Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL
About 1,082 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL covers about 1,082 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,869 – $6,492 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 132 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,082 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 $4,869 – $6,492 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,652 – $4,869 | $2,629 – $3,506 | $1,753 – $2,337 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,382 – $5,843 | $3,155 – $4,207 | $2,103 – $2,805 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,869 – $6,492 | $3,506 – $4,674 | $2,337 – $3,116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,599 – $7,466 | $4,032 – $5,375 | $2,688 – $3,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,330 – $8,440 | $4,557 – $6,077 | $3,038 – $4,051 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,304 – $9,738 | $5,259 – $7,011 | $3,506 – $4,674 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,082 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, Colorado Springs to Chicago
1,082 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,410. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,869 to $6,492, 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 Colorado Springs to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 132 people a year (±76) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 398 people a year (±193). Movers from El Paso 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 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| 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
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
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 Colorado Springs 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 1,082 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 Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque, NM | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Colorado Springs to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,082 miles cost about $3,652 – $4,869 for a studio, $4,869 – $6,492 for a two-bedroom home and $5,599 – $7,466 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Chicago take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Colorado Springs to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,337 – $3,116 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,869 – $6,492 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,506 – $4,674.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to Chicago?
Yes. Colorado Springs 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. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 132 people a year (margin of error ±76) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, 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.