Licensed Movers in Lyons, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lyons 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 Lyons to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lyons
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 27
- 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 Lyons and 40 more work within 30 miles; 27 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 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 Lyons
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
The Specialists Moving Services Inc
4300 Oak Ave, IL 60534
- USDOT
- 2862469
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Lyons
Nearest first, from Brookfield, Summit, Broadview, Westchester and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Denmark Movers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 1175141 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Quickhelp Moving Inc | Summit, IL | 4531213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | National Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 76628 | 174 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Coffey Bros Moving | Westchester, IL | 2833135 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lalo's Movers Inc | Justice, IL | 3047681 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lyons Moving Inc | Cicero, IL | 3744144 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Extra Mile Movers & Xmile Transport | Westchester, IL | 2549706 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Day & Night Movers of Chicago Inc | Cicero, IL | 2825758 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Ro's Movers | Oak Park, IL | 3914407 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Fogarty Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 105913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Aztec Moving Company Inc | Broadview, IL | 1917064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | J C Movers | Broadview, IL | 2134044 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A&R Premier Moving LLC | Cicero, IL | 4552935 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Blue Ribbon Movers | Broadview, IL | 1198087 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New's Van Lines | Broadview, IL | 595674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Blown Away Platinum Movers | Forest Park, IL | 3714393 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Delta Force Movers | Westchester, IL | 1734448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Horizon Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 357667 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | A-1 Pioneer Moving & Storage | Broadview, IL | 37062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | C March Movers Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 1336612 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Go Pro Movers LLC | Chicago, IL | 4535513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A2B Moving LLC | Chicago, IL | 4265682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pack-Men Movers | Oak Park, IL | 2394682 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Flash Movers LLC | Oak Park, IL | 2544445 | 5 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Beyond Bros Moving | Bellwood, IL | 4304553 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Comfort Moving Chicago | Oak Park, IL | 4336535 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | JJ Moving and Delivery | Chicago, IL | 2486556 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sunflower Moving & Storage | Chicago, IL | 2977737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Family Moving Corporation | Bellwood, IL | 4158543 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Chicago Favorite Movers LLC | River Forest, IL | 4298920 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Midway Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 730844 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | AAA Movers LLC | Melrose Park, IL | 4048643 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bernard Movers Inc | Melrose Park, IL | 1505481 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Expert Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4125548 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Maverick Moving LLC | Willowbrook, IL | 4383495 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | JL Movers Corp | Melrose Park, IL | 2132629 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lifetimemovers | Oak Brook, IL | 3733668 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Affordable Moving | Chicago, IL | 1147641 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 mi | Best Price Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 693651 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | E & M Alvarez Moving Company | Chicago, IL | 1782708 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lyons
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 187 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 105 vehicle inspections (29.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 187 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Van Lines IncBroadview, IL · USDOT 76628 | 143 | 25 of 78 | 6 of 143 |
| Best Price Moving & Storage IncChicago, IL · USDOT 693651 | 21 | 2 of 15 | 5 of 21 |
| Bernard Movers IncMelrose Park, IL · USDOT 1505481 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 6 |
| E & M Alvarez Moving CompanyChicago, IL · USDOT 1782708 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Affordable MovingChicago, IL · USDOT 1147641 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Day & Night Movers of Chicago IncCicero, IL · USDOT 2825758 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lyons
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 Lyons: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lyons: 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 Lyons: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lyons, Atlanta, GA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 685 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,019 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 840 | $3,780 – $5,040 | $4,347 – $5,796 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,019 | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 927 | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,088 | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 702 | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,388 | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 784 | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 685 | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
Long-distance movers in Lyons
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Lyons hold it and 27 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lyons.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Quickhelp Moving Inc | Summit, IL | 4531213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | National Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 76628 | 174 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Coffey Bros Moving | Westchester, IL | 2833135 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lalo's Movers Inc | Justice, IL | 3047681 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Extra Mile Movers & Xmile Transport | Westchester, IL | 2549706 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Day & Night Movers of Chicago Inc | Cicero, IL | 2825758 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Fogarty Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 105913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Aztec Moving Company Inc | Broadview, IL | 1917064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | J C Movers | Broadview, IL | 2134044 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A&R Premier Moving LLC | Cicero, IL | 4552935 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Blue Ribbon Movers | Broadview, IL | 1198087 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New's Van Lines | Broadview, IL | 595674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
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
Lyons 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 Lyons | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 21,050 ±1,662 | ≈ 15 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Will County, ILLockport moving costs | 12,267 ±1,138 | ≈ 22 mi to Lockport | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, ILGrayslake moving costs | 11,414 ±1,215 | ≈ 44 mi to Grayslake | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 9,145 ±1,341 | ≈ 26 mi to East Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kane County, ILGeneva moving costs | 8,885 ±1,239 | ≈ 31 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 Lyons 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 Lyons: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lyons, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lyons itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Brookfield, Summit, Broadview, Westchester 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 Lyons?
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 Lyons to Atlanta, GA (about 685 miles) is $3,083 – $4,110 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lyons?
By reported fleet, National Van Lines Inc in Broadview, IL, with 174 trucks on its filing (USDOT 76628). 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 Lyons, IL?
0 carriers registered in Lyons hold interstate operating authority, and 27 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 Lyons 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. 27 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lyons passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 187 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 105 vehicle inspections (29.5%), 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.