Moving from Connecticut to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Chicago it is about 897 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 852 to 1,046 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.
- ~897 miHartford → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,037+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,116 people moved from Connecticut to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,513), and about 1,044 went the other way. Between Hartford and Chicago it is about 897 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,037 – $5,382 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,116 people a year (±1,513), against about 1,044 (±483) from Illinois to Connecticut, so Illinois gains about 1,072 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 27th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Cook County | 433 ±347 |
| New Haven County | Cook County | 420 ±341 |
| Hartford County | Cook County | 335 ±203 |
| New London County | Lake County | 147 ±145 |
| Fairfield County | DuPage County | 99 ±104* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Illinois
At about 897 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,037 – $5,382 for a two-bedroom home and $4,642 – $6,189 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,906 – $3,875; a freight trailer is $1,938 – $2,583.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,027 – $4,037 | $2,180 – $2,906 | $1,453 – $1,938 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,633 – $4,844 | $2,616 – $3,488 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,037 – $5,382 | $2,906 – $3,875 | $1,938 – $2,583 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,642 – $6,189 | $3,342 – $4,456 | $2,228 – $2,971 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,247 – $6,997 | $3,778 – $5,038 | $2,519 – $3,358 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,055 – $8,073 | $4,359 – $5,813 | $2,906 – $3,875 |
Transport only, for an estimated 897 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 Connecticut to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Chicago | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Bridgeport to Chicago | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| New Haven to Chicago | ~886 mi | 3–7 days | $3,987 – $5,316 | $4,585 – $6,113 |
| Hartford to Chicago | ~897 mi | 3–7 days | $4,037 – $5,382 | $4,642 – $6,189 |
| Stamford to Peoria | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Stamford to Springfield | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Bridgeport to Peoria | ~997 mi | 3–7 days | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Bridgeport to Springfield | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| New Haven to Peoria | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Hartford to Peoria | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| New Haven to Springfield | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Hartford to Springfield | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Chicago, the distance is about 897 miles. From our model that is $4,037 – $5,382 for a two-bedroom home and $4,642 – $6,189 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,906 – $3,875 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,938 – $2,583. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Illinois, distances run from 852 to 1,046 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Illinois take?
Hartford to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Connecticut to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,938 – $2,583 for a two-bedroom home over 897 miles against $4,037 – $5,382 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,906 – $3,875, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,116 people (±1,513) moved from Connecticut to Illinois that year, against about 1,044 (±483) from Illinois to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 27th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.