Moving from New Haven, CT to Chicago, IL
About 886 miles across a state line, from Connecticut 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 New Haven, CT to Chicago, IL covers about 886 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,987 – $5,316 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 420 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 886 miles between Connecticut 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 $3,987 – $5,316 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from New Haven to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,990 – $3,987 | $2,153 – $2,871 | $1,435 – $1,914 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,588 – $4,784 | $2,584 – $3,445 | $1,722 – $2,297 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,987 – $5,316 | $2,871 – $3,828 | $1,914 – $2,552 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,585 – $6,113 | $3,301 – $4,402 | $2,201 – $2,934 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,183 – $6,911 | $3,732 – $4,976 | $2,488 – $3,317 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,981 – $7,974 | $4,306 – $5,741 | $2,871 – $3,828 |
Transport only, for an estimated 886 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, New Haven to Chicago
886 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,430. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,987 to $5,316, 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 New Haven to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 420 people a year (±341) moved from New Haven County, CT, home to New Haven, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 190 people a year (±112). Movers from New Haven County make up 0.3% 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 2,116 people a year (±1,513) moving from Connecticut to Illinois and about 1,044 people a year (±483) from Illinois to Connecticut — a net gain for Illinois of about 1,072 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hartford County, CT | 4,588 ±909 |
| Fairfield County, CT | 4,130 ±601 |
| Middlesex County, CT | 2,124 ±428 |
| New London County, CT | 1,506 ±339 |
| Tolland County, CT | 1,118 ±261 |
| 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
59 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of New Haven (111 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 33 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.5% of their 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Moving and StorageUSDOT 175772 | Southington · 21 mi | 25 trucks | 13 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 14 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Connecticut LLCUSDOT 721238 | Stratford · 15 mi | 13 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 8 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3425378 | Brookfield · 27 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3086533 | Norwalk · 30 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Colonial Moving and StorageUSDOT 3115246 | Berlin · 22 mi | 7 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
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 Connecticut 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 New Haven 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 886 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 New Haven
All routes from New Haven, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven to Bridgeport, CT | ~19 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Hartford, CT | ~40 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to New Rochelle, NY | ~61 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Mount Vernon, NY | ~64 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to New York City, NY | ~81 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Jersey City, NJ | ~83 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Providence, RI | ~100 mi | $505 – $831 |
| New Haven to Boston, MA | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
New Haven to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 886 miles cost about $2,990 – $3,987 for a studio, $3,987 – $5,316 for a two-bedroom home and $4,585 – $6,113 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Haven to Chicago take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 New Haven to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,914 – $2,552 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,987 – $5,316 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,871 – $3,828.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Haven to Chicago?
Yes. New Haven is in Connecticut and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 59 listed movers within 30 miles of New Haven hold it.
How many people move from New Haven to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 420 people a year (margin of error ±341) moved from New Haven County, which contains New Haven, 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.