Licensed Movers in Des Plaines, IL
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Des Plaines
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 43 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 Des Plaines and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 43 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 82,951 people a year move to Cook County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Des Plaines
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
College Hunks Moving of NW Chicagoland
Legal name: Matica Cnsrvtn Inc
1631 Oakton Pl, IL 60018
- USDOT
- 4054794
- MC number
- MC1537278
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
QST Movers LLC
1555 Ellinwood Street Apt #405, IL 60016
- USDOT
- 4214786
- MC number
- MC1660955
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Non-Stop Moving Inc
1235 Rand Rd, IL 60016
- USDOT
- 3491768
- MC number
- MC1149454
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Des Plaines
Nearest first, from Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Height and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A Express Moving and Delivery Inc | Park Ridge, IL | 1606302 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Northwest Movers Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 962244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Tssj Moving Express Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 3672748 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Direct Relocation Services | Park Ridge, IL | 2793213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hollander International Storage and Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 294025 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advanced Moving & Storage Inc | Bensenville, IL | 872553 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Chicagoland Moving & Storage | Glenview, IL | 3087013 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Windy City Movers | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4338139 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Classic Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3008856 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Jack Mongolian Movers Inc | Glenview, IL | 4096313 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Heights, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Worlds Best Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3061438 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Barry Services Fitness Equipment Moving & Repair | Arlington Heights, IL | 2488161 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Jones Transfer Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 94155 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Amer-Trans Relocation Services Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 1273732 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Direct Movers LLC | Glenview, IL | 3560320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Borz Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4443743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Liberty Van Lines LLC | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3218568 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | White City Movers LLC | Glenview, IL | 4075577 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Door to Door Moving Systems | Elk Grove Village, IL | 582587 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | Elite Pro Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3754212 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Next Moving LLC | Bensenville, IL | 3975907 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | American Moving Co | Morton Grove, IL | 2799795 | 10 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gemini Moving Specialists | Chicago, IL | 945931 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Best Quality Movers Illinois Company | Morton Grove, IL | 4538143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | King David Moving & Storage Inc | Morton Grove, IL | 1561755 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Asap Movers LLC | Wood Dale, IL | 3808055 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sams Moving and Delivery | Morton Grove, IL | 4549547 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Let's Get Moving Des Plaines | Wheeling, IL | 4425768 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Lets Get Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4333711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Best Quality Movers | Morton Grove, IL | 3137367 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Big Shoulders Moving & Storage | Wood Dale, IL | 3513998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | Top Moving Choice Inc | Chicago, IL | 4485641 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Nick and Earl Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4531145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sam's Moving & Delivery Company | Morton Grove, IL | 1362386 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Illinois Movers Inc | Wood Dale, IL | 2628513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Brix Moving Inc | Chicago, IL | 4558107 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Des Plaines
19 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 310 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 43 of 223 vehicle inspections (19.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 37 of 310 driver inspections (11.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Moving IncArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4017704 | 240 | 37 of 186 | 22 of 240 |
| Chicagoland Moving & StorageGlenview, IL · USDOT 3087013 | 13 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 13 |
| Best Quality MoversMorton Grove, IL · USDOT 3137367 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 10 |
| Big Shoulders Moving & StorageWood Dale, IL · USDOT 3513998 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Asap Movers LLCWood Dale, IL · USDOT 3808055 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Advanced Moving & Storage IncBensenville, IL · USDOT 872553 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Des Plaines: 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 Des Plaines: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Des Plaines, Atlanta, GA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 703 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,017 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 846 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,017 | $9,077 – $12,102 | $10,438 – $13,917 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 937 | $4,217 – $5,622 | $4,849 – $6,465 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,101 | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 712 | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,406 | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 792 | $3,564 – $4,752 | $4,099 – $5,465 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 703 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
Long-distance movers in Des Plaines
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Des Plaines hold it and 30 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Des Plaines.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Moving of NW Chicagoland | 4054794 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Non-Stop Moving Inc | 3491768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A Express Moving and Delivery Inc | Park Ridge, IL | 1606302 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Northwest Movers Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 962244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Tssj Moving Express Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 3672748 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Direct Relocation Services | Park Ridge, IL | 2793213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hollander International Storage and Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 294025 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advanced Moving & Storage Inc | Bensenville, IL | 872553 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Chicagoland Moving & Storage | Glenview, IL | 3087013 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Windy City Movers | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4338139 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Heights, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Worlds Best Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3061438 | 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 Cook County
Des Plaines sits in Cook County, IL, home to about 5,107,962 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 82,951 (±3,392) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 34,806 (±2,473) from abroad and about 44,784 (±2,474) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 129,395 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Des Plaines | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 21,050 ±1,662 | ≈ 11 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Will County, ILLockport moving costs | 12,267 ±1,138 | ≈ 37 mi to Lockport | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, ILGrayslake moving costs | 11,414 ±1,215 | ≈ 26 mi to Grayslake | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 9,145 ±1,341 | ≈ 41 mi to East Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kane County, ILGeneva moving costs | 8,885 ±1,239 | ≈ 28 mi to Geneva | $475 – $775 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from DuPage County, IL (about 13,206), Lake County, IL (about 6,678) and Will County, IL (about 6,454). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Indiana (about 15,787), California (about 13,278) and Florida (about 9,643); the largest flows in come from Indiana (about 9,158), California (about 8,628) and Florida (about 4,990).
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Des Plaines, IL?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Plaines itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Height and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines to Atlanta, GA (about 703 miles) is $3,164 – $4,218 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines, IL?
2 carriers registered in Des Plaines hold interstate operating authority, and 30 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 Des Plaines 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. 32 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Des Plaines passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 310 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 43 of 223 vehicle inspections (19.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Cook County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 82,951 (±3,392) a year from other states, about 34,806 (±2,473) from abroad and about 44,784 (±2,474) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to DuPage County (about 21,050 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.