Licensed Movers inSouth Elgin, IL
No household-goods carrier is registered in South Elgin itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Elgin, St Charles, Saint Charles and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of South Elgin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Elgin
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of South Elgin
These are the carriers that serve a South Elgin move; none is registered in the city itself. 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 |  | Victory Movers Inc | Elgin, IL | 76707 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | You Move Me | St Charles, IL | 2594918 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Falcon Moving Llc | Elgin, IL | 3360367 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Murphy Family Movers | Saint Charles, IL | 2965334 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Mighty Moving & Storage | Bartlett, IL | 3788656 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Em Transfer Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2277661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Just Rite Moving Llc | Streamwood, IL | 3136160 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Von Sydow'S Moving & Storage Inc | East Dundee, IL | 799117 | 13 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ploegman Moving & Storage | East Dundee, IL | 545785 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Save Your Back Moving Llc | Geneva, IL | 3199593 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A1 Movers Inc | Geneva, IL | 3309154 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Patriotic Movers Llc | Geneva, IL | 4143349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Best Universal Movers Llc | East Dundee, IL | 2355964 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Road Runner Moving Inc | Carpentersvle, IL | 3974159 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Mk Movers Inc | Batavia, IL | 2265788 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Father And Son Moving Service Inc | Hoffman Est, IL | 3934524 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Advantage Moving And Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Breda Moving Co Inc | Roselle, IL | 886527 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Encore Moving & Storage Llc | Algonquin, IL | 2864933 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Hercules Moving | Bloomingdale, IL | 3703723 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Lempira Movers Inc | Bloomingdale, IL | 4467135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Brisk Movers Inc | Pingree Grove, IL | 3804453 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Specialty Moving Systems Inc | Glendale Heights, IL | 302398 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Dan'S Relocators | Warrenville, IL | 755687 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Smart Moving Solutions Corp | Wheaton, IL | 4089557 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Gorilla Moving Company | Schaumburg, IL | 3518242 | 4 trucks | Within IL | 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 |  | Movezilla Moving Llc | Schaumburg, IL | 4211309 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Illinois Moving Systems Inc | Palatine, IL | 2065215 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Moving Of Greater Naperville | Naperville, IL | 4184959 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Continental Van Lines | Palatine, IL | 4158039 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cme Moving Llc | Naperville, IL | 3931575 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Super Movers Inc | Palatine, IL | 2981541 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | All Chicagoland Moving & Storage | Naperville, IL | 3959847 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Em Transfer Services Inc | Addison, IL | 2914046 | 36 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Hollander International Storage And Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 294025 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi |  | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Windy City Movers | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4338139 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in South Elgin
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 South Elgin: 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 South Elgin: 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 | ≈ 870 | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,992 | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 42 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 919 | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,087 | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 734 | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,413 | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
Moving out of state from South Elgin?
25 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 South Elgin priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in South ElginBefore you book a South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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 South Elgin: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South Elgin, IL?
None is registered in South Elgin itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Elgin, St Charles, Saint Charles, Bartlett and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in South 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 South Elgin to New York City, NY (about 870 miles) is $3,915 – $5,220 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South Elgin?
By reported fleet, Em Transfer Services Inc in Addison, IL, with 36 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2914046). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do South 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 40 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin" 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.