Moving costs. (Chicago: apartment, rent , home)

[Mel2882]

I am moving from California to Illinois in July. I am trying to find the best cost to get all my stuff there. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, but will not be bringing most of my furniture...just a full size bed, a cardtable, and then general other things like clothes and personal items. I want to know other peoples' opinions on whether I should rent a truck and drive it there, or if I should ship my things and fly. I have looked up prices for renting a truck ($1000-2000), but I am not even sure where to start on the shipping. What kinds of shipping companies are out there, and would it be more or less expensive than the truck?

[Mel2882]

By the way, no, I am not planning on bringing my car...I am hoping to use public transportation when I get there.

[cavewoman]

Moving over 90 miles is a killer. You are charged by weight. I moved only 90 miles and it cost me $8,000. (3 bedroom home)
Rent a truck one way and do it yourself. Just bring what you need...or hold sacred. Otherwise not worth it.
I learned the hard way.

[Mel2882]

So, since I am just moving a bed and a fold-up table, what is everyone's opinion on what I should do? Obviously it will not cost me $8000, but I still am having a hard time getting a price range on shipping.

[ofTheValley]

Hey Mel,
I'm in the same situation. -Moving from L A to Chicago this summer. I started by searching for moving companies on the Better Business Bureau website (bbb.org). I looked for well rated companies that have been in business a long time. One of those companies quoted me as follows: 1000 lb minimum at $700 per 1000 lbs. That included them loading and unloading and driving to Chicago. It included gas. So, we'll probably have 2500-3000 lbs of stuff to move, which will cost $1750-2100.