Licensed Movers in Waukegan, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Waukegan 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 Waukegan to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Waukegan
- 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 Waukegan and 40 more work within 30 miles; 27 of the 41 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 19,606 people a year move to Lake County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Waukegan
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lake County Movers Inc
2344 Ernest Krueger Cir, IL 60087
- USDOT
- 516319
- MC number
- MC241314
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
Movers within 30 miles of Waukegan
Nearest first, from Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Beach Park, Zion and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | DMS Moving and Storage Inc | Gurnee, IL | 542930 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Lake Bluff, IL | 1199826 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | R & R Movers Inc | Beach Park, IL | 1537087 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sparkle & Shine Moving LLC | Zion, IL | 4497190 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shur-Way Moving & Cartage Company | Libertyville, IL | 172887 | 50 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | A Best Movers Inc | Libertyville, IL | 777239 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Fleet Towing & Recovery | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 285920 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Moving of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 3377406 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Grayslake, IL | 3888774 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | North Shore Movers Inc | Grayslake, IL | 3706866 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Federal Whalen Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company | Lindenhurst, IL | 646302 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | True Way Moving & Storage Inc | Lake Villa, IL | 3889156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Santiago Brothers Moving and Delivery Services LLC | Mundelein, IL | 4025270 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Quintanar Moving Services LLC | Round Lake Beach, IL | 4390032 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving on Up General Contractors LLC | Hainesville, IL | 4573382 | 0 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Otto Nelson Moving and Storage Inc | Kenosha, WI | 46631 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Elite Mover Inc | Highland Park, IL | 2355771 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mid Moving | Riverwoods, IL | 2437030 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Great Chicago Movers LLC | Deerfield, IL | 3739994 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Koldon Moving and Storage | Lake Zurich, IL | 1342508 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Movingtime LLC | Lake Zurich, IL | 4435014 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Best Moving and Storage LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4452243 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | BZ Movers Inc | Long Grove, IL | 3659184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northbrook, IL | 1001042 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | About Time Moving Systems LLC | Kenosha, WI | 2525330 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Next Relocation Inc | Northbrook, IL | 3493999 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Nelson Transfer Inc | Kenosha, WI | 46632 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Let's Get Moving Des Plaines | Wheeling, IL | 4425768 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Lets Get Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4333711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Nick and Earl Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4531145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Five-Star Moving Crew | Kenosha, WI | 2967636 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Ganga Movers | Palatine, IL | 4056901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Caseys Moving and Hauling LLC | Island Lake, IL | 3461681 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Caseys Moving and Hauling LLC | Island Lake, IL | 3646599 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Kenosha Movers LLC | Kenosha, WI | 1291088 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Dreiske Moving & Storage | Spring Gove, IL | 822740 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Long Distance Movers USA | Arlington Heights, IL | 2338933 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Jack Mongolian Movers Inc | Glenview, IL | 4096313 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | U-Niversal Moving Inc | Northfield, IL | 3888626 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Waukegan
17 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 45 of 239 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 42 of 348 driver inspections (12.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Moving IncArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4017704 | 240 | 37 of 186 | 22 of 240 |
| Shur-Way Moving & Cartage CompanyLibertyville, IL · USDOT 172887 | 38 | 3 of 17 | 1 of 38 |
| Long Distance Movers USAArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 2338933 | 16 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 16 |
| Mid MovingRiverwoods, IL · USDOT 2437030 | 9 | 0 of 4 | 8 of 9 |
| Next Relocation IncNorthbrook, IL · USDOT 3493999 | 9 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 9 |
| A Best Movers IncLibertyville, IL · USDOT 777239 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Waukegan
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 Waukegan: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Waukegan: 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 Waukegan: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Waukegan, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 42 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,023 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 846 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,023 | $9,104 – $12,138 | $10,469 – $13,959 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 42 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 959 | $4,316 – $5,754 | $4,963 – $6,617 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,126 | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 718 | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,430 | $6,435 – $8,580 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 794 | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
Long-distance movers in Waukegan
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Waukegan holds it and 26 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Waukegan.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County Movers Inc | 516319 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | DMS Moving and Storage Inc | Gurnee, IL | 542930 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Lake Bluff, IL | 1199826 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Sparkle & Shine Moving LLC | Zion, IL | 4497190 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shur-Way Moving & Cartage Company | Libertyville, IL | 172887 | 50 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | A Best Movers Inc | Libertyville, IL | 777239 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Fleet Towing & Recovery | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 285920 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Moving of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 3377406 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Federal Whalen Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company | Lindenhurst, IL | 646302 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Quintanar Moving Services LLC | Round Lake Beach, IL | 4390032 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | Otto Nelson Moving and Storage Inc | Kenosha, WI | 46631 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Elite Mover Inc | Highland Park, IL | 2355771 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mid Moving | Riverwoods, IL | 2437030 | 3 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 Lake County
Waukegan sits in Lake County, IL, home to about 692,916 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 19,606 (±1,695) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,078 (±865) from abroad and about 18,417 (±1,571) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,737 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Waukegan | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 6,678 ±1,090 | ≈ 42 mi to Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kenosha County, WIKenosha moving costs | 2,865 ±628 | ≈ 18 mi to Kenosha | $475 – $775 |
| McHenry County, ILAlgonquin moving costs | 2,712 ±623 | ≈ 32 mi to Algonquin | $475 – $775 |
| Champaign County, ILChampaign moving costs | 1,202 ±222 | ≈ 183 mi to Champaign | $824 – $1,098 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 1,050 ±455 | ≈ 2,009 mi to Chula Vista | $9,041 – $12,054 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 11,414), McHenry County, IL (about 2,383) and Kenosha County, WI (about 1,326). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 5,666), California (about 2,008) and Virginia (about 1,983); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 2,884), California (about 2,679) and Texas (about 1,561).
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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Waukegan, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Waukegan itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Beach Park, Zion 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 Waukegan?
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 Waukegan to Washington, DC (about 718 miles) is $3,231 – $4,308 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Waukegan?
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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Waukegan, IL?
1 carrier registered in Waukegan holds interstate operating authority, and 26 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 348 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 45 of 239 vehicle inspections (18.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lake County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 19,606 (±1,695) a year from other states, about 4,078 (±865) from abroad and about 18,417 (±1,571) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 6,678 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.