Moving from Arizona to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Chicago it is 1,755 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,513 to 1,755 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- 1,755 miPhoenix → Chicago
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,898+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 6,130 people moved from Arizona to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,899), and about 9,445 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Chicago it is 1,755 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,898 – $10,530 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,130 people a year (±1,899), against about 9,445 (±2,340) from Illinois to Arizona, so Illinois loses about 3,315 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 11th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Illinois; Illinois took in about 199,996 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Cook County | 1,171 ±359 |
| Pima County | Cook County | 236 ±122 |
| Maricopa County | Lake County | 176 ±122 |
| Pinal County | Tazewell County | 174 ±255* |
| Maricopa County | DuPage County | 158 ±75 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Chicago, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Illinois
At 1,755 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,898 – $10,530 for a two-bedroom home and $9,082 – $12,109 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,686 – $7,582; a freight trailer is $3,791 – $5,054.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,923 – $7,898 | $4,265 – $5,686 | $2,843 – $3,791 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,108 – $9,477 | $5,118 – $6,823 | $3,412 – $4,549 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,898 – $10,530 | $5,686 – $7,582 | $3,791 – $5,054 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,082 – $12,109 | $6,539 – $8,719 | $4,359 – $5,813 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,267 – $13,689 | $7,392 – $9,856 | $4,928 – $6,571 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,846 – $15,795 | $8,529 – $11,372 | $5,686 – $7,582 |
Transport only, for 1,755 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Springfield | ~1,513 mi | 7–14 days | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Gilbert to Springfield | ~1,518 mi | 7–14 days | $6,831 – $9,108 | $7,856 – $10,474 |
| Mesa to Springfield | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Scottsdale to Springfield | ~1,522 mi | 7–14 days | $6,849 – $9,132 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
| Chandler to Springfield | ~1,525 mi | 7–14 days | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Tempe to Springfield | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Phoenix to Springfield | ~1,533 mi | 7–14 days | $6,899 – $9,198 | $7,933 – $10,578 |
| Gilbert to Peoria | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Tucson to Peoria | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Mesa to Peoria | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Scottsdale to Peoria | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Chandler to Peoria | ~1,547 mi | 7–14 days | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Tempe to Peoria | ~1,547 mi | 7–14 days | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Phoenix to Peoria | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| Gilbert to Chicago | ~1,680 mi | 7–14 days | $7,560 – $10,080 | $8,694 – $11,592 |
| Mesa to Chicago | ~1,680 mi | 7–14 days | $7,560 – $10,080 | $8,694 – $11,592 |
| Scottsdale to Chicago | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Tucson to Chicago | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chandler to Chicago | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Tempe to Chicago | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Phoenix to Chicago | 1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Illinois end, 341 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Illinois, moving costs in Illinois, or the reverse trip, Illinois to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Chicago, the distance is 1,755 miles. From our model that is $7,898 – $10,530 for a two-bedroom home and $9,082 – $12,109 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,686 – $7,582 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,791 – $5,054. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Illinois, distances run from 1,513 to 1,755 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Illinois take?
Phoenix to Chicago is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,791 – $5,054 for a two-bedroom home over 1,755 miles against $7,898 – $10,530 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,686 – $7,582, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,130 people (±1,899) moved from Arizona to Illinois that year, against about 9,445 (±2,340) from Illinois to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 11th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.