Licensed Movers inBuffalo Grove, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Buffalo Grove with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Buffalo Grove to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Buffalo Grove
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 29
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Buffalo Grove
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Best Moving And Storage Llc
250 Mchenry Rd, IL 60089
- USDOT
- 4452243
- MC number
- MC1754655
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Buffalo Grove
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Long Distance Movers Usa | Arlington Heights, IL | 2338933 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mid Moving | Riverwoods, IL | 2437030 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Ganga Movers | Palatine, IL | 4056901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Let'S Get Moving Des Plaines | Wheeling, IL | 4425768 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Lets Get Moving Llc | Wheeling, IL | 4333711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | K&G Moving Experts Llc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3531566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | United New City Van Lines Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4477750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Home First Moving Company | Arlington Heights, IL | 4495533 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Nick And Earl Moving Llc | Wheeling, IL | 4531145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Moving Solutions | Lake Zurich, IL | 3409332 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Great Chicago Movers Llc | Deerfield, IL | 3739994 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Koldon Moving And Storage | Lake Zurich, IL | 1342508 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Movingtime Llc | Lake Zurich, IL | 4435014 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Bz Movers Inc | Long Grove, IL | 3659184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northbrook, IL | 1001042 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Illinois Moving Systems Inc | Palatine, IL | 2065215 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Continental Van Lines | Palatine, IL | 4158039 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Next Relocation Inc | Northbrook, IL | 3493999 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Hts, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Barry Services Fitness Equipment Moving & Repair | Arlington Heights, IL | 2488161 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Northwest Movers Inc | Mt Prospect, IL | 962244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Super Movers Inc | Palatine, IL | 2981541 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Borz Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4443743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tssj Moving Express Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 3672748 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Elite Pro Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3754212 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Jack Mongolian Movers Inc | Glenview, IL | 4096313 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Santiago Brothers Moving And Delivery Services Llc | Mundelein, IL | 4025270 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Elite Mover Inc | Highland Park, IL | 2355771 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Shur-Way Moving & Cartage Company | Libertyville, IL | 172887 | 50 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | A Best Movers Inc | Libertyville, IL | 777239 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gorilla Moving Company | Schaumburg, IL | 3518242 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Pro Smart Movers | Schaumburg, IL | 3682451 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Acm Movers Transportation Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 4291945 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Qst Movers Llc | Des Plaines, IL | 4214786 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Non-Stop Moving Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 3491768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Movezilla Moving Llc | Schaumburg, IL | 4211309 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Hollander International Storage And Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Buffalo Grove
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Buffalo Grove: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| 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 |
Long distance from Buffalo Grove: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 850 | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,015 | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 31 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 943 | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,109 | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 718 | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,417 | $6,377 – $8,502 | $7,333 – $9,777 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 797 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $4,124 – $5,499 |
Moving out of state from Buffalo Grove?
29 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Buffalo Grove priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Buffalo GroveBefore you book a Buffalo Grove mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Buffalo Grove address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Buffalo Grove: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Buffalo Grove, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Buffalo Grove itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Arlington Heights, Riverwoods, Palatine, Wheeling and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Buffalo Grove?
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 Buffalo Grove to New York City, NY (about 850 miles) is $3,825 – $5,100 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Buffalo Grove?
By reported fleet, Complete Moving Inc in Arlington Heights, IL, with 80 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4017704). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Buffalo Grove 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. 29 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Buffalo Grove, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Buffalo Grove" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.