Licensed Movers in River Forest, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in River Forest 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 River Forest to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in River Forest
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- 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 River Forest and 40 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 41 can move you out of state. 14 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 River Forest
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Chicago Favorite Movers LLC
7627 Lake St Ste 206, IL 60305
- USDOT
- 4298920
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of River Forest
Nearest first, from Melrose Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, River Grove and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | AAA Movers LLC | Melrose Park, IL | 4048643 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pack-Men Movers | Oak Park, IL | 2394682 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Bernard Movers Inc | Melrose Park, IL | 1505481 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Chicago Marathon Movers Inc | Elmwood Park, IL | 3755467 | 5 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Flash Movers LLC | Oak Park, IL | 2544445 | 5 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Dos Manos Moving | River Grove, IL | 4491980 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Ro's Movers | Oak Park, IL | 3914407 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | JL Movers Corp | Melrose Park, IL | 2132629 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Comfort Moving Chicago | Oak Park, IL | 4336535 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Blown Away Platinum Movers | Forest Park, IL | 3714393 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Alamo Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 3965641 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | National Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 76628 | 174 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Beyond Bros Moving | Bellwood, IL | 4304553 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Fogarty Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 105913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Aztec Moving Company Inc | Broadview, IL | 1917064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | J C Movers | Broadview, IL | 2134044 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sunflower Moving & Storage | Chicago, IL | 2977737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Family Moving Corporation | Bellwood, IL | 4158543 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Blue Ribbon Movers | Broadview, IL | 1198087 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | New's Van Lines | Broadview, IL | 595674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Horizon Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 357667 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | A-1 Pioneer Moving & Storage | Broadview, IL | 37062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Reebie Storage & Moving Company Inc | Franklin Park, IL | 1343707 | 33 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Affordable Moving | Chicago, IL | 1147641 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Best Price Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 693651 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Expert Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4125548 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | E & M Alvarez Moving Company | Chicago, IL | 1782708 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Woohooo Moving Company LLC | Chicago, IL | 4364827 | 3 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Smooth Relocation Vanlines | Chicago, IL | 2827588 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Melendez Moving Inc | Chicago, IL | 3120049 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Nationwide Movers | Franklin Park, IL | 3036916 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | HK Worldwide Moving | Chicago, IL | 1223203 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Trade Movers | Chicago, IL | 2250778 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Experts Transfer & Storage Inc | Melrose Park, IL | 2128051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Blankenship Movers | Chicago, IL | 1800079 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Green Planet Moving LLC | Franklin Park, IL | 3986764 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Genesis Relocations | Chicago, IL | 4208636 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Coffey Bros Moving | Westchester, IL | 2833135 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Midway Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 730844 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Lyons Moving Inc | Cicero, IL | 3744144 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near River Forest
14 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 204 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 32 of 116 vehicle inspections (27.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 29 of 204 driver inspections (14.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nationwide MoversFranklin Park, IL · USDOT 3036916 | 17 | 2 of 10 | 14 of 17 |
| Bernard Movers IncMelrose Park, IL · USDOT 1505481 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 6 |
| Genesis RelocationsChicago, IL · USDOT 4208636 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| E & M Alvarez Moving CompanyChicago, IL · USDOT 1782708 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in River Forest
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 River Forest: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in River Forest: 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 River Forest: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From River Forest, Atlanta, GA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 691 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,020 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 | ≈ 2,020 | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 932 | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,094 | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 704 | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,394 | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 785 | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 691 | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
Long-distance movers in River Forest
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in River Forest hold it and 24 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of River Forest.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | AAA Movers LLC | Melrose Park, IL | 4048643 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Bernard Movers Inc | Melrose Park, IL | 1505481 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | National Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 76628 | 174 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Fogarty Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 105913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Aztec Moving Company Inc | Broadview, IL | 1917064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | J C Movers | Broadview, IL | 2134044 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sunflower Moving & Storage | Chicago, IL | 2977737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Blue Ribbon Movers | Broadview, IL | 1198087 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | New's Van Lines | Broadview, IL | 595674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Horizon Van Lines Inc | Broadview, IL | 357667 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | A-1 Pioneer Moving & Storage | Broadview, IL | 37062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Affordable Moving | Chicago, IL | 1147641 | 13 trucks | 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
River Forest 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 River Forest | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 21,050 ±1,662 | ≈ 12 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Will County, ILLockport moving costs | 12,267 ±1,138 | ≈ 28 mi to Lockport | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, ILGrayslake moving costs | 11,414 ±1,215 | ≈ 38 mi to Grayslake | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 9,145 ±1,341 | ≈ 30 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 River Forest 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 River Forest: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in River Forest, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in River Forest itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Melrose Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, River Grove 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 River Forest?
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 River Forest to Atlanta, GA (about 691 miles) is $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near River Forest?
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 River Forest, IL?
0 carriers registered in River Forest hold interstate operating authority, and 24 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 River Forest 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. 24 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near River Forest passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 204 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 32 of 116 vehicle inspections (27.6%), 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.