Licensed Movers in Bloomington, IL
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Bloomington with the FMCSA, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Bloomington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bloomington
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 7 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Bloomington and 4 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 7 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 2,646 people a year move to McLean County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bloomington
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Budget Moving Help
IL 61701
- USDOT
- 2486498
- MC number
- MC874251
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Freelance Mover
Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC
320 E Baker St, IL 61701
- USDOT
- 4435303
- MC number
- MC1745747
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Johnson Transfer & Fuel Company
407 S Main St, IL 61701
- USDOT
- 174606
- MC number
- MC150082
- Fleet
- 1 truck
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Bloomington
Nearest first, from Normal, Goodfield, Morton, Washington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Tetris Professionals Moving LLC | Normal, IL | 4483517 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Alpha to Omega Movers Inc | Goodfield, IL | 3410133 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | Morton, IL | 244981 | 337 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Moving Mountains | Washington, IL | 4108887 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bloomington
2 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 424 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 59 of 164 vehicle inspections (36.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 424 driver inspections (1.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risinger Bros Transfer IncMorton, IL · USDOT 244981 | 417 | 57 of 160 | 4 of 417 |
| Moving MountainsWashington, IL · USDOT 4108887 | 7 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Bloomington
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Bloomington: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Bloomington: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $40–$50 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $475 – $775.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Illinois: hand movers there earn a median $19.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $40–$50 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Bloomington: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Bloomington, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 139 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,937 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 915 | $4,118 – $5,490 | $4,735 – $6,314 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,937 | $8,717 – $11,622 | $10,024 – $13,365 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 139 | $626 – $834 | $719 – $959 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 800 | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 960 | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 750 | $3,375 – $4,500 | $3,881 – $5,175 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,322 | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 850 | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
Long-distance movers in Bloomington
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Bloomington holds it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Bloomington.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freelance Mover | 4435303 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Alpha to Omega Movers Inc | Goodfield, IL | 3410133 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | Morton, IL | 244981 | 337 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Moving Mountains | Washington, IL | 4108887 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in Illinois is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from McLean County
Bloomington sits in McLean County, IL, home to about 170,355 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,646 (±480) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 724 (±226) from abroad and about 9,121 (±1,100) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,791 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Bloomington | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 718 ±205 | ≈ 139 mi to Chicago | $626 – $834 |
| Peoria County, ILPeoria moving costs | 555 ±262 | ≈ 42 mi to Peoria | $475 – $775 |
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 438 ±225 | ≈ 131 mi to Addison | $590 – $786 |
| Macon County, ILDecatur moving costs | 418 ±188 | ≈ 50 mi to Decatur | $475 – $775 |
| Champaign County, ILChampaign moving costs | 416 ±231 | ≈ 52 mi to Champaign | $475 – $775 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 1,899), Lake County, IL (about 709) and Livingston County, IL (about 694). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Indiana (about 499), Georgia (about 496) and Arizona (about 374); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 356), Indiana (about 275) and Tennessee (about 220).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Bloomington mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in Illinois
341 listed household-goods carriers are based in Illinois; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bloomington: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bloomington, IL?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Bloomington itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Normal, Goodfield, Morton, Washington and nearby). All 7 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bloomington?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Bloomington to Chicago, IL (about 139 miles) is $626 – $834 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bloomington?
By reported fleet, Risinger Bros Transfer Inc in Morton, IL, with 337 trucks on its filing (USDOT 244981). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Bloomington, IL?
1 carrier registered in Bloomington holds interstate operating authority, and 3 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Bloomington movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Illinois is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Illinois requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 4 of the 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bloomington passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 7 movers listed here were inspected, 424 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 59 of 164 vehicle inspections (36.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to McLean County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,646 (±480) a year from other states, about 724 (±226) from abroad and about 9,121 (±1,100) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 718 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.