Popular Moving Routes in Illinois
106 routes out of 3 Illinois cities, priced by home size from one published model: 3 that stay inside the state, 100 that leave it, and a page for Illinois to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 3Cities covered
- 106Routes priced
- 351Licensed movers based here
- $475+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Illinois costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $40 to $50 per mover per hour. We price 106 routes from 3 Illinois cities.
Illinois cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Illinois, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Illinois
Every pair of Illinois cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Illinois, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Springfield | ~72 mi | 1 hr | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chicago to Peoria | ~152 mi | 3 hr | $684 – $912 | $787 – $1,049 |
| Chicago to Springfield | ~208 mi | 4 hr | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
Leaving Illinois: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to New York City, NY | 791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| Chicago to Los Angeles, CA | 2,019 mi | 7–14 days | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
| Chicago to Dallas, TX | 969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Chicago to Houston, TX | 1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Chicago to Miami, FL | 1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| Chicago to Philadelphia, PA | 761 mi | 3–7 days | $3,425 – $4,566 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| Chicago to Atlanta, GA | 723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Chicago to Phoenix, AZ | 1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| Chicago to Boston, MA | 984 mi | 3–7 days | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Chicago to San Francisco, CA | 2,135 mi | 7–14 days | $9,608 – $12,810 | $11,049 – $14,732 |
| Chicago to Detroit, MI | 283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Chicago to Seattle, WA | 2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
| Chicago to San Diego, CA | 2,146 mi | 7–14 days | $9,657 – $12,876 | $11,106 – $14,807 |
| Chicago to San Antonio, TX | 1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Chicago to Tulsa, OK | 691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
Illinois to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Illinois's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Illinois.
What moving from Illinois costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Illinois moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Illinois lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Illinois moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Illinois?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Illinois cities we price 3 pairs, from Peoria to Springfield at about 72 miles ($475 – $775 for two bedrooms) to Chicago to Springfield at about 208 miles ($936 – $1,248).
How much does it cost to move out of Illinois?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Wisconsin at about 95 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,955. Every Illinois-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Illinois regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Illinois is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Illinois?
351 household-goods carriers based in Illinois are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.