Moving from Colorado to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Chicago it is about 1,071 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 942 to 1,082 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.
- ~1,071 miDenver → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,820+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,917 people moved from Colorado to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,424), and about 4,552 went the other way. Between Denver and Chicago it is about 1,071 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,820 – $6,426 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,917 people a year (±1,424), against about 4,552 (±1,348) from Illinois to Colorado, so Illinois loses about 635 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Denver County | Cook County | 648 ±412 |
| El Paso County | Boone County | 173 ±251* |
| Arapahoe County | Cook County | 163 ±79 |
| Arapahoe County | DuPage County | 152 ±207* |
| Denver County | Lake County | 132 ±123 |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Illinois
At about 1,071 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,820 – $6,426 for a two-bedroom home and $5,542 – $7,390 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,470 – $4,627; a freight trailer is $2,313 – $3,084.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,615 – $4,820 | $2,603 – $3,470 | $1,735 – $2,313 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,338 – $5,783 | $3,123 – $4,164 | $2,082 – $2,776 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,820 – $6,426 | $3,470 – $4,627 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,542 – $7,390 | $3,991 – $5,321 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,265 – $8,354 | $4,511 – $6,015 | $3,007 – $4,010 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,229 – $9,639 | $5,205 – $6,940 | $3,470 – $4,627 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,071 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 Colorado to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Peoria | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Aurora to Springfield | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Fort Collins to Peoria | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Colorado Springs to Springfield | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Denver to Peoria | ~949 mi | 3–7 days | $4,271 – $5,694 | $4,911 – $6,548 |
| Denver to Springfield | ~949 mi | 3–7 days | $4,271 – $5,694 | $4,911 – $6,548 |
| Fort Collins to Springfield | ~950 mi | 3–7 days | $4,275 – $5,700 | $4,916 – $6,555 |
| Colorado Springs to Peoria | ~954 mi | 3–7 days | $4,293 – $5,724 | $4,937 – $6,583 |
| Fort Collins to Chicago | ~1,061 mi | 3–7 days | $4,775 – $6,366 | $5,491 – $7,321 |
| Aurora to Chicago | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Denver to Chicago | ~1,071 mi | 3–7 days | $4,820 – $6,426 | $5,542 – $7,390 |
| Colorado Springs to Chicago | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Chicago, the distance is about 1,071 miles. From our model that is $4,820 – $6,426 for a two-bedroom home and $5,542 – $7,390 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,470 – $4,627 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,313 – $3,084. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and Illinois, distances run from 942 to 1,082 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Illinois take?
Denver to Chicago is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,313 – $3,084 for a two-bedroom home over 1,071 miles against $4,820 – $6,426 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,470 – $4,627, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,917 people (±1,424) moved from Colorado to Illinois that year, against about 4,552 (±1,348) from Illinois to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 20th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.