Licensed Movers in Elgin, IL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Elgin 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 Elgin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elgin
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Elgin and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 42 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 5,430 people a year move to Kane County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Elgin
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Falcon Moving LLC
1260 St Charles St, IL 60120
- USDOT
- 3360367
- MC number
- MC1084837
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Victory Movers Inc
1895 Big Timber Rd, IL 60123
- USDOT
- 76707
- MC number
- MC261751
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Elgin
Nearest first, from East Dundee, Carpentersvle, St. Charles, Bartlett and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Von Sydow's Moving & Storage Inc | East Dundee, IL | 799117 | 13 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Ploegman Moving & Storage | East Dundee, IL | 545785 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Universal Movers LLC | East Dundee, IL | 2355964 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Road Runner Moving Inc | Carpentersvle, IL | 3974159 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Murphy Family Movers | St. Charles, IL | 2965334 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Mighty Moving & Storage | Bartlett, IL | 3788656 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | You Move Me | St. Charles, IL | 2594918 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Em Transfer Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2277661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Just Rite Moving LLC | Streamwood, IL | 3136160 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Advantage Moving and Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Encore Moving & Storage LLC | Algonquin, IL | 2864933 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Brisk Movers Inc | Pingree Grove, IL | 3804453 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Save Your Back Moving LLC | Geneva, IL | 3199593 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A1 Movers Inc | Geneva, IL | 3309154 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Father and Son Moving Service Inc | Hoffman Est, IL | 3934524 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Patriotic Movers LLC | Geneva, IL | 4143349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Breda Moving Co Inc | Roselle, IL | 886527 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Hercules Moving | Bloomingdale, IL | 3703723 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Lempira Movers Inc | Bloomingdale, IL | 4467135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | MK Movers Inc | Batavia, IL | 2265788 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Illinois Moving Systems Inc | Palatine, IL | 2065215 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Gorilla Moving Company | Schaumburg, IL | 3518242 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Continental Van Lines | Palatine, IL | 4158039 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Pro Smart Movers | Schaumburg, IL | 3682451 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Acm Movers Transportation Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 4291945 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Super Movers Inc | Palatine, IL | 2981541 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Movezilla Moving LLC | Schaumburg, IL | 4211309 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Specialty Moving Systems Inc | Glendale Heights, IL | 302398 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Dan's Relocators | Warrenville, IL | 755687 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Smart Moving Solutions Corp | Wheaton, IL | 4089557 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Hollander International Storage and Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 294025 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | Blackhawk Moving & Storage Inc | Sycamore, IL | 1355321 | 12 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Windy City Movers | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4338139 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Fort Dearborn Relocation Management | Sycamore, IL | 3165606 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Classic Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3008856 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Ganga Movers | Palatine, IL | 4056901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Heights, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Elgin
19 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 84 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 48 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 22 of 84 driver inspections (26.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Moving & StorageRolling Meadows, IL · USDOT 2882675 | 18 | 3 of 10 | 6 of 18 |
| MK Movers IncBatavia, IL · USDOT 2265788 | 10 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 10 |
| Encore Moving & Storage LLCAlgonquin, IL · USDOT 2864933 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
| Continental Van LinesPalatine, IL · USDOT 4158039 | 9 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 9 |
| Acm Movers Transportation IncSchaumburg, IL · USDOT 4291945 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 7 |
| Hollander International Storage and Moving Company IncElk Grove Village, IL · USDOT 131735 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Elgin
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 Elgin: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Elgin: 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 Elgin: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Elgin, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 44 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,992 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 871 | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,992 | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 44 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 921 | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,090 | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 736 | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,417 | $6,377 – $8,502 | $7,333 – $9,777 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 817 | $3,677 – $4,902 | $4,228 – $5,637 |
Long-distance movers in Elgin
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Elgin hold it and 23 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Elgin.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Falcon Moving LLC | 3360367 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | | Victory Movers Inc | 76707 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Best Universal Movers LLC | East Dundee, IL | 2355964 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Murphy Family Movers | St. Charles, IL | 2965334 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Mighty Moving & Storage | Bartlett, IL | 3788656 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Em Transfer Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2277661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Advantage Moving and Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Encore Moving & Storage LLC | Algonquin, IL | 2864933 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | A1 Movers Inc | Geneva, IL | 3309154 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Patriotic Movers LLC | Geneva, IL | 4143349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Breda Moving Co Inc | Roselle, IL | 886527 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Hercules Moving | Bloomingdale, IL | 3703723 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Lempira Movers Inc | Bloomingdale, IL | 4467135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | MK Movers Inc | Batavia, IL | 2265788 | 15 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 Kane County
Elgin sits in Kane County, IL, home to about 526,197 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,430 (±900) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,703 (±506) from abroad and about 25,275 (±2,414) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,470 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Elgin | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 4,555 ±770 | ≈ 44 mi to Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 2,775 ±597 | ≈ 21 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Kendall County, ILYorkville moving costs | 2,068 ±743 | ≈ 31 mi to Yorkville | $475 – $775 |
| McHenry County, ILAlgonquin moving costs | 1,600 ±487 | ≈ 10 mi to Algonquin | $475 – $775 |
| DeKalb County, ILSycamore moving costs | 1,368 ±451 | ≈ 21 mi to Sycamore | $475 – $775 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 8,885), DuPage County, IL (about 6,964) and Kendall County, IL (about 2,523). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 1,250), Tennessee (about 1,134) and Texas (about 1,076); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 726), Texas (about 538) and Missouri (about 384).
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 Elgin 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 Elgin: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Elgin, IL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Elgin itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Dundee, Carpentersvle, St. Charles, Bartlett and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Elgin?
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 Elgin to Washington, DC (about 736 miles) is $3,312 – $4,416 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Elgin?
By reported fleet, Advantage Moving and Storage Inc in Algonquin, IL, with 23 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1614994). 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 Elgin, IL?
2 carriers registered in Elgin hold interstate operating authority, and 23 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 Elgin 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. 25 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Elgin passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 84 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 48 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Kane County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,430 (±900) a year from other states, about 1,703 (±506) from abroad and about 25,275 (±2,414) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 4,555 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.