Moving from Hawaii to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Chicago it is about 4,955 miles and 11 days on the road (about 90 hours of driving); the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 4,842 to 4,955 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.
- ~4,955 miHonolulu → Chicago
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $22,298+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 375 people moved from Hawaii to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±330), and about 652 went the other way. Between Honolulu and Chicago it is about 4,955 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $22,298 – $29,730 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 375 people a year (±330), against about 652 (±603) from Illinois to Hawaii, so Illinois loses about 277 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 42nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Cook County | 213 ±173 |
| Honolulu County | Lake County | 152 ±136 |
| Hawaii County | Perry County | 87 ±76 |
| Hawaii County | Winnebago County | 56 ±88* |
| Honolulu County | St. Clair County | 31 ±49* |
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.
Honolulu 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 Hawaii and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to Illinois
At about 4,955 miles, full-service movers should land around $22,298 – $29,730 for a two-bedroom home and $25,642 – $34,190 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $16,054 – $21,406; a freight trailer is $10,703 – $14,270.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Hawaii to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Peoria | ~4,842 mi | 7–14 days | $21,789 – $29,052 | $25,057 – $33,410 |
| Honolulu to Springfield | ~4,843 mi | 7–14 days | $21,794 – $29,058 | $25,063 – $33,417 |
| Honolulu to Chicago | ~4,955 mi | 7–14 days | $22,298 – $29,730 | $25,642 – $34,190 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Hawaii
9 of the 11 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 233 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 160 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 230 driver inspections (3.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Transfer LLCHonolulu, HI · USDOT 189377 | 103 | 17 of 78 | 0 of 103 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCKapolei, HI · USDOT 2080640 | 48 | 2 of 33 | 0 of 48 |
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingHonolulu, HI · USDOT 227698 | 41 | 6 of 30 | 0 of 39 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 105272 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 1 of 18 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 65377 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyHonolulu, HI · USDOT 3786678 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
38 listed household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii, 11 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Hawaii 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 Hawaii. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Hawaii
Hawaii to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Chicago, the distance is about 4,955 miles. From our model that is $22,298 – $29,730 for a two-bedroom home and $25,642 – $34,190 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $16,054 – $21,406 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $10,703 – $14,270. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Hawaii and Illinois, distances run from 4,842 to 4,955 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to Illinois take?
Honolulu to Chicago is 11 days on the road (about 90 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 Hawaii to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 38 listed movers based in Hawaii, 11 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Hawaii.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hawaii to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $10,703 – $14,270 for a two-bedroom home over 4,955 miles against $22,298 – $29,730 with full-service movers. A container, about $16,054 – $21,406, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 375 people (±330) moved from Hawaii to Illinois that year, against about 652 (±603) from Illinois to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.