Moving from Aurora, CO to Chicago, IL
About 1,064 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Illinois, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Aurora, CO to Chicago, IL covers about 1,064 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 163 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,064 miles between Colorado and Illinois, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,788 – $6,384 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Aurora to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,591 – $4,788 | $2,586 – $3,447 | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,309 – $5,746 | $3,103 – $4,137 | $2,068 – $2,758 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,788 – $6,384 | $3,447 – $4,596 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,506 – $7,342 | $3,964 – $5,286 | $2,643 – $3,524 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,224 – $8,299 | $4,482 – $5,975 | $2,988 – $3,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,182 – $9,576 | $5,171 – $6,895 | $3,447 – $4,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,064 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Aurora to Chicago
1,064 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,320. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,788 to $6,384, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Aurora to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 163 people a year (±79) moved from Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 375 people a year (±207). Movers from Arapahoe County make up 0.1% of the 127,735 people a year who moved into Cook County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,917 people a year (±1,424) moving from Colorado to Illinois and about 4,552 people a year (±1,348) from Illinois to Colorado — a net gain for Colorado of about 635 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Adams County, CO | 7,382 ±1,340 |
| Douglas County, CO | 4,947 ±867 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 3,563 ±529 |
| El Paso County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DuPage County, IL | 13,206 ±1,320 |
| Lake County, IL | 6,678 ±1,090 |
| Will County, IL | 6,454 ±1,007 |
| Kane County, IL | 4,555 ±770 |
| Lake County, IN | 3,835 ±861 |
Licensed movers at each end
80 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Aurora (313 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.6% of their 92 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student MoversUSDOT 1353870 | Aurora · 4 mi | 38 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCUSDOT 900253 | Denver · 4 mi | 27 trucks | 22 | 6.7% of 15 |
| Amazing Moves Moving & StorageUSDOT 1187573 | Denver · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving CoUSDOT 627773 | Centennial · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Co - Missouri LLCUSDOT 120303 | Centennial · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of BoulderUSDOT 2629937 | Broomfield · 17 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Chicago end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Chicago: New World Van Lines Inc (Chicago, 204 trucks), National Van Lines Inc (Broadview, 174 trucks), New City Moving & Storage LLC (Chicago, 82 trucks), Complete Moving Inc (Arlington Heights, 80 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Illinois, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Aurora to Chicago
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,064 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Chicago
A local move inside Chicago later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Chicago are Milwaukee (about 95 mi), Madison (about 142 mi), Grand Rapids (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Aurora
All routes from Aurora, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Denver, CO | ~7 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Fort Collins, CO | ~66 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Colorado Springs, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Albuquerque, NM | ~392 mi | $1,764 – $2,352 |
| Aurora to Wichita, KS | ~501 mi | $2,255 – $3,006 |
| Aurora to Oklahoma City, OK | ~582 mi | $2,619 – $3,492 |
| Aurora to Tulsa, OK | ~633 mi | $2,849 – $3,798 |
| Aurora to Phoenix, AZ | ~688 mi | $3,096 – $4,128 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Aurora to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,064 miles cost about $3,591 – $4,788 for a studio, $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home and $5,506 – $7,342 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Aurora to Chicago take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Aurora to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,298 – $3,064 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,788 – $6,384 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,447 – $4,596.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Aurora to Chicago?
Yes. Aurora is in Colorado and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 80 listed movers within 30 miles of Aurora hold it.
How many people move from Aurora to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 163 people a year (margin of error ±79) moved from Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora, to Cook County, which contains Chicago.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.