Moving from Georgia to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Chicago it is 723 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 593 to 894 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.
- 723 miAtlanta → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,254+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 5,242 people moved from Georgia to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,896), and about 6,392 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Chicago it is 723 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,254 – $4,338 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,242 people a year (±1,896), against about 6,392 (±2,157) from Illinois to Georgia, so Illinois loses about 1,150 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Cook County | 630 ±229 |
| DeKalb County | Cook County | 577 ±285 |
| Gwinnett County | Cook County | 334 ±277 |
| DeKalb County | St. Clair County | 157 ±219* |
| Fulton County | DuPage County | 140 ±148* |
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.
Atlanta 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 Georgia and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Illinois
At 723 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,254 – $4,338 for a two-bedroom home and $3,742 – $4,989 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,343 – $3,123; a freight trailer is $1,562 – $2,082.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 – $3,254 | $1,757 – $2,343 | $1,171 – $1,562 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,928 – $3,904 | $2,108 – $2,811 | $1,406 – $1,874 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,254 – $4,338 | $2,343 – $3,123 | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,742 – $4,989 | $2,694 – $3,592 | $1,796 – $2,395 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,230 – $5,639 | $3,045 – $4,060 | $2,030 – $2,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,880 – $6,507 | $3,514 – $4,685 | $2,343 – $3,123 |
Transport only, for 723 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 Georgia to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Springfield | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Atlanta to Peoria | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Columbus to Springfield | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Augusta to Springfield | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Atlanta to Chicago | 723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Columbus to Peoria | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Augusta to Peoria | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Augusta to Chicago | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Columbus to Chicago | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| Savannah to Springfield | ~835 mi | 3–7 days | $3,758 – $5,010 | $4,321 – $5,761 |
| Savannah to Peoria | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Savannah to Chicago | ~894 mi | 3–7 days | $4,023 – $5,364 | $4,626 – $6,169 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia 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 Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Chicago, the distance is 723 miles. From our model that is $3,254 – $4,338 for a two-bedroom home and $3,742 – $4,989 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,343 – $3,123 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,562 – $2,082. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and Illinois, distances run from 593 to 894 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Illinois take?
Atlanta to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Georgia to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home over 723 miles against $3,254 – $4,338 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,343 – $3,123, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,242 people (±1,896) moved from Georgia to Illinois that year, against about 6,392 (±2,157) from Illinois to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 12th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.