Licensed Movers inWauconda, IL
No household-goods carrier is registered in Wauconda itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Island Lake, Mundelein, Grayslake 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 Wauconda to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wauconda
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- 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 Wauconda
These are the carriers that serve a Wauconda 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 | Caseys Moving And Hauling Llc | Island Lake, IL | 3461681 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Caseys Moving And Hauling Llc | Island Lake, IL | 3646599 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Santiago Brothers Moving And Delivery Services Llc | Mundelein, IL | 4025270 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | College Hunks Moving Of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 3377406 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving | Grayslake, IL | 3888774 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | North Shore Movers Inc | Grayslake, IL | 3706866 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Quintanar Moving Services Llc | Round Lake Beach, IL | 4390032 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving On Up General Contractors Llc | Hainesville, IL | 4573382 | 0 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Koldon Moving And Storage | Lake Zurich, IL | 1342508 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Movingtime Llc | Lake Zurich, IL | 4435014 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Bz Movers Inc | Long Grove, IL | 3659184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | University Movers Inc | Mchenry, IL | 3464984 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Shur-Way Moving & Cartage Company | Libertyville, IL | 172887 | 50 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Federal Whalen Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company | Lindenhurst, IL | 646302 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A Best Movers Inc | Libertyville, IL | 777239 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | True Way Moving & Storage Inc | Lake Villa, IL | 3889156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Ganga Movers | Palatine, IL | 4056901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Advantage Moving And Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Encore Moving & Storage Llc | Algonquin, IL | 2864933 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Illinois Moving Systems Inc | Palatine, IL | 2065215 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Continental Van Lines | Palatine, IL | 4158039 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Best Moving And Storage Llc | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4452243 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Dms Moving And Storage Inc | Gurnee, IL | 542930 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Super Movers Inc | Palatine, IL | 2981541 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Dreiske Moving & Storage | Spring Gove, IL | 822740 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men And A Truck | Lake Bluff, IL | 1199826 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | Long Distance Movers Usa | Arlington Heights, IL | 2338933 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | K&G Moving Experts Llc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3531566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | United New City Van Lines Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4477750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Home First Moving Company | Arlington Heights, IL | 4495533 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Solutions | Lake Zurich, IL | 3409332 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Road Runner Moving Inc | Carpentersvle, IL | 3974159 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Von Sydow'S Moving & Storage Inc | East Dundee, IL | 799117 | 13 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ploegman Moving & Storage | East Dundee, IL | 545785 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Mid Moving | Riverwoods, IL | 2437030 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 15 mi | Let'S Get Moving Des Plaines | Wheeling, IL | 4425768 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Lets Get Moving Llc | Wheeling, IL | 4333711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | R & R Movers Inc | Beach Park, IL | 1537087 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
What movers cost in Wauconda
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 Wauconda: 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 Wauconda: 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 | ≈ 861 | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,006 | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 44 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 943 | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,112 | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 731 | $3,290 – $4,386 | $3,783 – $5,044 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,430 | $6,435 – $8,580 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 808 | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
Moving out of state from Wauconda?
23 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 Wauconda priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in WaucondaBefore you book a Wauconda 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 Wauconda 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 Wauconda: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Wauconda, IL?
None is registered in Wauconda itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Island Lake, Mundelein, Grayslake, Round Lake Beach and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Wauconda?
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 Wauconda to New York City, NY (about 861 miles) is $3,875 – $5,166 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Wauconda?
By reported fleet, Complete Moving Inc in Arlington Heights, IL, with 80 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4017704). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Wauconda 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. 23 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 Wauconda, 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 Wauconda" 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.