Licensed Movers inDes 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
Movers based in Des Plaines
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
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A Express Moving And Delivery Inc | Park Ridge, IL | 1606302 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Northwest Movers Inc | Mt 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 Vlg, 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 Hts, 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 Vlg, 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 |
What movers cost in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines: 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 Des Plaines: 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 | ≈ 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 |
Moving out of state from Des Plaines?
32 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 Des Plaines priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Des PlainesBefore you book a Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 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, Mt Prospect, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village 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 New York City, NY (about 846 miles) is $3,807 – $5,076 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.
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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines" 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.