Licensed Movers in Evanston, IL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Evanston 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 Evanston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Evanston
- 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 Evanston and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 42 can move you out of state. 17 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 Evanston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A Best Way Moving
2300 Main Street, IL 60202
- USDOT
- 1334082
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Gifted-Movers LLC
1340 Fowler Ave, IL 60201
- USDOT
- 3159539
- MC number
- MC1045439 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of Evanston
Nearest first, from Skokie, Lincolnwood, Chicago, Morton Grove and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Golan's Moving & Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 504435 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Joey's Movers of Evanston LLC | Skokie, IL | 3653849 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Asher Movers LLC | Skokie, IL | 3685221 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Meta Van Lines | Skokie, IL | 3774075 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Swift Movers Inc | Skokie, IL | 4190929 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Amg Van Lines LLC | Skokie, IL | 3605295 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | DMD Moving and Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 3541354 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Galan Moving & Storage LLC | Skokie, IL | 4064159 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Sti Moving & Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 1308599 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Elite Moving & Storage Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 1567283 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | U S A Moving & Storage Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 622007 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Reliable Movers LLC | Lincolnwood, IL | 3928207 | 3 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Straight Up Movers LLC | Lincolnwood, IL | 3396965 | 3 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ramirez Movers LLC | Chicago, IL | 2861318 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All State Movers Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 2487875 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Reliance Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 1480205 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving of North Chicago | Lincolnwood, IL | 3392440 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | The Moving Crew LLC | Skokie, IL | 4116447 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Crescent Movers Inc | Skokie, IL | 1359240 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sky Moving and Storage LLC | Skokie, IL | 3731074 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pope's Moving | Skokie, IL | 2314655 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | New World Van Lines Inc | Chicago, IL | 258748 | 204 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | American Moving Co | Morton Grove, IL | 2799795 | 10 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Up N Go Moving LLC | Chicago, IL | 4389286 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J & G Moving Inc | Chicago, IL | 3703353 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Quality Movers Illinois Company | Morton Grove, IL | 4538143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | King David Moving & Storage Inc | Morton Grove, IL | 1561755 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alamilla Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4405437 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | U-Niversal Moving Inc | Northfield, IL | 3888626 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sams Moving and Delivery | Morton Grove, IL | 4549547 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Premium Moving LLC | Chicago, IL | 3657720 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Quality Movers | Morton Grove, IL | 3137367 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Vintage Movers Corp | Chicago, IL | 3880148 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Vhaul Movers Inc | Chi, IL | 3448285 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sam's Moving & Delivery Company | Morton Grove, IL | 1362386 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Chicagoland Moving & Storage | Glenview, IL | 3087013 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Platinum Express Relocation Inc | Chicago, IL | 3479112 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | County Moving Company Inc | Chicago, IL | 3353700 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Direct Movers LLC | Glenview, IL | 3560320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | White City Movers LLC | Glenview, IL | 4075577 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Evanston
17 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 298 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 177 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 34 of 298 driver inspections (11.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Van Lines IncChicago, IL · USDOT 258748 | 201 | 19 of 129 | 6 of 201 |
| The Moving Crew LLCSkokie, IL · USDOT 4116447 | 24 | 3 of 12 | 11 of 24 |
| 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 |
| Sti Moving & Storage IncSkokie, IL · USDOT 1308599 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Meta Van LinesSkokie, IL · USDOT 3774075 | 9 | 0 of 3 | 3 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Evanston
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 Evanston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Evanston: 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 Evanston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Evanston, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 700 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,030 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 834 | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,030 | $9,135 – $12,180 | $10,505 – $14,007 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 946 | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,108 | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 700 | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,402 | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 780 | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 700 | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
Long-distance movers in Evanston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Evanston hold it and 25 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Evanston.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Golan's Moving & Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 504435 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Joey's Movers of Evanston LLC | Skokie, IL | 3653849 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Asher Movers LLC | Skokie, IL | 3685221 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Meta Van Lines | Skokie, IL | 3774075 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | DMD Moving and Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 3541354 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Galan Moving & Storage LLC | Skokie, IL | 4064159 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Sti Moving & Storage Inc | Skokie, IL | 1308599 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Elite Moving & Storage Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 1567283 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | U S A Moving & Storage Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 622007 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ramirez Movers LLC | Chicago, IL | 2861318 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All State Movers Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | 2487875 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | The Moving Crew LLC | Skokie, IL | 4116447 | 2 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 Cook County
Evanston 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 Evanston | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 21,050 ±1,662 | ≈ 21 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Will County, ILLockport moving costs | 12,267 ±1,138 | ≈ 42 mi to Lockport | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, ILGrayslake moving costs | 11,414 ±1,215 | ≈ 31 mi to Grayslake | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 9,145 ±1,341 | ≈ 35 mi to East Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kane County, ILGeneva moving costs | 8,885 ±1,239 | ≈ 40 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 Evanston 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 Evanston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Evanston, IL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Evanston itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Chicago, Morton Grove 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 Evanston?
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 Evanston to Washington, DC (about 700 miles) is $3,150 – $4,200 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Evanston?
By reported fleet, New World Van Lines Inc in Chicago, IL, with 204 trucks on its filing (USDOT 258748). 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 Evanston, IL?
0 carriers registered in Evanston hold interstate operating authority, and 25 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 Evanston 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 Evanston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 298 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 177 vehicle inspections (17.5%), 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.