Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 7 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,755 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Illinois end
351 household-goods carriers are based in Illinois — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Chicago runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,873 – $13,163 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,082 – $12,109 | $11,353 – $15,136 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,353 – $15,136 rather than $9,082 – $12,109.