Moving from Honolulu, HI to Chicago, IL
About 4,955 miles across a state line, from Hawaii 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 Honolulu, HI to Chicago, IL covers about 4,955 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $22,298 – $29,730 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 213 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 4,955 miles from Hawaii to Illinois. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $22,298 – $29,730 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 11 days on the road (about 90 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Honolulu to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $16,723 – $22,298 | $12,041 – $16,054 | $8,027 – $10,703 |
| 1 bedroom | $20,068 – $26,757 | $14,449 – $19,265 | $9,633 – $12,843 |
| 2 bedrooms | $22,298 – $29,730 | $16,054 – $21,406 | $10,703 – $14,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $25,642 – $34,190 | $18,462 – $24,616 | $12,308 – $16,411 |
| 4 bedrooms | $28,987 – $38,649 | $20,870 – $27,827 | $13,914 – $18,552 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $33,446 – $44,595 | $24,081 – $32,108 | $16,054 – $21,406 |
Transport only, for an estimated 4,955 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, Honolulu to Chicago
4,955 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $24,775. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $22,298 to $29,730, 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 Honolulu to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 213 people a year (±173) moved from Honolulu County, HI, home to Honolulu, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 292 people a year (±128). Movers from Honolulu County make up 0.2% 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 375 people a year (±330) moving from Hawaii to Illinois and about 652 people a year (±603) from Illinois to Hawaii — a net gain for Hawaii of about 277 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 3,034 ±811 |
| San Diego County, CA | 2,374 ±863 |
| Maui County, HI | 2,263 ±539 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,657 ±409 |
| Hawaii County, HI | 1,552 ±478 |
| 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
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Honolulu (29 counting those licensed only inside Hawaii). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.8% of their 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingUSDOT 227698 | Honolulu · 3 mi | 113 trucks | 41 | 20.0% of 30 |
| Pacific Transfer LLCUSDOT 189377 | Honolulu · 3 mi | 66 trucks | 103 | 21.8% of 78 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 105272 | Kapolei · 15 mi | 22 trucks | 18 | 11.1% of 9 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncUSDOT 65377 | Kapolei · 15 mi | 19 trucks | 8 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCUSDOT 2080640 | Kapolei · 15 mi | 11 trucks | 48 | 6.1% of 33 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyUSDOT 3786678 | Honolulu · 1 mi | 10 trucks | 7 | 50.0% of 2 |
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 Hawaii 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 Honolulu to Chicago
Insist on a survey
Over 4,955 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 4,955 miles of handling.
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 Honolulu
All routes from Honolulu, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to San Francisco, CA | ~2,793 mi | $12,569 – $16,758 |
| Honolulu to Fremont, CA | ~2,814 mi | $12,663 – $16,884 |
| Honolulu to San Jose, CA | ~2,814 mi | $12,663 – $16,884 |
| Honolulu to Stockton, CA | ~2,864 mi | $12,888 – $17,184 |
| Honolulu to Sacramento, CA | ~2,868 mi | $12,906 – $17,208 |
| Honolulu to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,985 mi | $13,433 – $17,910 |
| Honolulu to Portland, OR | ~3,026 mi | $13,617 – $18,156 |
| Honolulu to New York City, NY | ~5,783 mi | $26,024 – $34,698 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Honolulu to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Honolulu to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 4,955 miles cost about $16,723 – $22,298 for a studio, $22,298 – $29,730 for a two-bedroom home and $25,642 – $34,190 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Honolulu to Chicago take?
The drive is 11 days on the road (about 90 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Honolulu to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $10,703 – $14,270 for a two-bedroom home, against $22,298 – $29,730 with full-service movers; a moving container is $16,054 – $21,406.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Honolulu to Chicago?
Yes. Honolulu is in Hawaii and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of Honolulu hold it.
How many people move from Honolulu to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 213 people a year (margin of error ±173) moved from Honolulu County, which contains Honolulu, 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.