Moving from Floridato Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Chicago it is 1,386 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 832 to 1,386 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami 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 Florida and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Florida to Illinois
At 1,386 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,237 – $8,316 for a two-bedroom home and $7,173 – $9,563 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,491 – $5,988; a freight trailer is $2,994 – $3,992.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,678 – $6,237 | $3,368 – $4,491 | $2,245 – $2,994 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,613 – $7,484 | $4,042 – $5,389 | $2,694 – $3,593 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,237 – $8,316 | $4,491 – $5,988 | $2,994 – $3,992 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,173 – $9,563 | $5,164 – $6,886 | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,108 – $10,811 | $5,838 – $7,784 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,356 – $12,474 | $6,736 – $8,981 | $4,491 – $5,988 |
Transport only, for 1,386 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 Florida to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 11 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Springfield | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Tallahassee to Peoria | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Jacksonville to Springfield | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Gainesville to Springfield | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Tallahassee to Chicago | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Jacksonville to Peoria | ~983 mi | 3–7 days | $4,424 – $5,898 | $5,087 – $6,783 |
| Gainesville to Peoria | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Gainesville to Chicago | ~1,041 mi | 3–7 days | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Orlando to Springfield | ~1,060 mi | 3–7 days | $4,770 – $6,360 | $5,486 – $7,314 |
| Jacksonville to Chicago | 1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Tampa to Springfield | ~1,068 mi | 3–7 days | $4,806 – $6,408 | $5,527 – $7,369 |
| Saint Petersburg to Springfield | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Orlando to Peoria | ~1,119 mi | 3–7 days | $5,036 – $6,714 | $5,791 – $7,721 |
| Tampa to Peoria | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Saint Petersburg to Peoria | ~1,139 mi | 3–7 days | $5,126 – $6,834 | $5,894 – $7,859 |
| Orlando to Chicago | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Tampa to Chicago | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Cape Coral to Springfield | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Springfield | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Saint Petersburg to Chicago | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Cape Coral to Peoria | ~1,240 mi | 7–14 days | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Peoria | ~1,241 mi | 7–14 days | $5,585 – $7,446 | $6,422 – $8,563 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Chicago | ~1,269 mi | 7–14 days | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Springfield | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Cape Coral to Chicago | ~1,282 mi | 7–14 days | $5,769 – $7,692 | $6,634 – $8,846 |
| Hialeah to Springfield | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| Miami to Springfield | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Peoria | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Hialeah to Peoria | ~1,346 mi | 7–14 days | $6,057 – $8,076 | $6,966 – $9,287 |
| Miami to Peoria | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chicago | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Hialeah to Chicago | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Miami to Chicago | 1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,386 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Illinois end
351 household-goods carriers are based in Illinois — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Chicago runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,796 – $10,395 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,173 – $9,563 | $8,966 – $11,954 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Chicago, the distance is 1,386 miles. From our model that is $6,237 – $8,316 for a two-bedroom home and $7,173 – $9,563 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,491 – $5,988 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,994 – $3,992. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Florida and Illinois, distances run from 832 to 1,386 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Illinois take?
Miami to Chicago is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Illinois?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,994 – $3,992 for a two-bedroom home over 1,386 miles against $6,237 – $8,316 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,966 – $11,954 rather than $7,173 – $9,563.