Licensed Movers in Buffalo 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
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Buffalo Grove and 40 more work within 30 miles; 29 of the 41 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 19,606 people a year move to Lake County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Buffalo Grove
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 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, from Arlington Heights, Riverwoods, Palatine, Wheeling and nearby.
| 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 Heights, 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 | Mount 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 |
Roadside inspections: movers near Buffalo Grove
19 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 381 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 49 of 255 vehicle inspections (19.2%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 55 of 381 driver inspections (14.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Moving IncArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4017704 | 240 | 37 of 186 | 22 of 240 |
| Shur-Way Moving & Cartage CompanyLibertyville, IL · USDOT 172887 | 38 | 3 of 17 | 1 of 38 |
| Alliance Moving & StorageRolling Meadows, IL · USDOT 2882675 | 18 | 3 of 10 | 6 of 18 |
| Long Distance Movers USAArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 2338933 | 16 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 16 |
| Mid MovingRiverwoods, IL · USDOT 2437030 | 9 | 0 of 4 | 8 of 9 |
| Next Relocation IncNorthbrook, IL · USDOT 3493999 | 9 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Buffalo Grove: 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 Buffalo Grove: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Buffalo Grove, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 31 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,015 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| 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 |
Long-distance movers in Buffalo Grove
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Buffalo Grove holds it and 28 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Buffalo Grove.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Moving and Storage LLC | 4452243 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 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 | | 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 | Nick and Earl Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4531145 | 1 truck | Interstate | 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 |
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 Lake County
Buffalo Grove sits in Lake County, IL, home to about 692,916 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 19,606 (±1,695) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,078 (±865) from abroad and about 18,417 (±1,571) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,737 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Buffalo Grove | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 6,678 ±1,090 | ≈ 31 mi to Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kenosha County, WIKenosha moving costs | 2,865 ±628 | ≈ 34 mi to Kenosha | $475 – $775 |
| McHenry County, ILAlgonquin moving costs | 2,712 ±623 | ≈ 22 mi to Algonquin | $475 – $775 |
| Champaign County, ILChampaign moving costs | 1,202 ±222 | ≈ 166 mi to Champaign | $747 – $996 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 1,050 ±455 | ≈ 2,000 mi to Chula Vista | $9,000 – $12,000 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 11,414), McHenry County, IL (about 2,383) and Kenosha County, WI (about 1,326). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 5,666), California (about 2,008) and Virginia (about 1,983); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 2,884), California (about 2,679) and Texas (about 1,561).
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 Buffalo Grove 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 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 Washington, DC (about 718 miles) is $3,231 – $4,308 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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Buffalo Grove, IL?
1 carrier registered in Buffalo Grove holds interstate operating authority, and 28 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 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.
Have movers near Buffalo Grove passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 381 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 49 of 255 vehicle inspections (19.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lake County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 19,606 (±1,695) a year from other states, about 4,078 (±865) from abroad and about 18,417 (±1,571) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 6,678 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.