Moving from Illinoisto Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Phoenix it is 1,755 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,513 to 1,755 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Chicago to Phoenix, 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 Illinois and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Arizona
At 1,755 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,898 – $10,530 for a two-bedroom home and $9,082 – $12,109 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,686 – $7,582; a freight trailer is $3,791 – $5,054.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,923 – $7,898 | $4,265 – $5,686 | $2,843 – $3,791 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,108 – $9,477 | $5,118 – $6,823 | $3,412 – $4,549 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,898 – $10,530 | $5,686 – $7,582 | $3,791 – $5,054 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,082 – $12,109 | $6,539 – $8,719 | $4,359 – $5,813 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,267 – $13,689 | $7,392 – $9,856 | $4,928 – $6,571 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,846 – $15,795 | $8,529 – $11,372 | $5,686 – $7,582 |
Transport only, for 1,755 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 Illinois to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Tucson | ~1,513 mi | 7–14 days | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Springfield to Gilbert | ~1,518 mi | 7–14 days | $6,831 – $9,108 | $7,856 – $10,474 |
| Springfield to Mesa | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Springfield to Scottsdale | ~1,522 mi | 7–14 days | $6,849 – $9,132 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
| Springfield to Chandler | ~1,525 mi | 7–14 days | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Springfield to Tempe | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Springfield to Phoenix | ~1,533 mi | 7–14 days | $6,899 – $9,198 | $7,933 – $10,578 |
| Peoria to Gilbert | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Peoria to Tucson | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Peoria to Mesa | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Peoria to Scottsdale | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Peoria to Chandler | ~1,547 mi | 7–14 days | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Peoria to Tempe | ~1,547 mi | 7–14 days | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Peoria to Phoenix | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| Chicago to Gilbert | ~1,680 mi | 7–14 days | $7,560 – $10,080 | $8,694 – $11,592 |
| Chicago to Mesa | ~1,680 mi | 7–14 days | $7,560 – $10,080 | $8,694 – $11,592 |
| Chicago to Scottsdale | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chicago to Tucson | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chicago to Chandler | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Chicago to Tempe | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Chicago to Phoenix | 1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
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 1,755 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 Illinois
351 household-goods carriers in Illinois are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Risinger Bros Transfer Inc, Morton · USDOT 244981 · 337 trucks
- New World Van Lines Inc, Chicago · USDOT 258748 · 204 trucks
- National Van Lines Inc, Broadview · USDOT 76628 · 174 trucks
- New City Moving & Storage Llc, Chicago · USDOT 4020807 · 82 trucks
- Complete Moving Inc, Arlington Heights · USDOT 4017704 · 80 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,873 – $13,163 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,082 – $12,109 | $11,353 – $15,136 |
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 Illinois
Illinois to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Phoenix, the distance is 1,755 miles. From our model that is $7,898 – $10,530 for a two-bedroom home and $9,082 – $12,109 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,686 – $7,582 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,791 – $5,054. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Illinois and Arizona, distances run from 1,513 to 1,755 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Arizona take?
Chicago to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Illinois to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Illinois into Arizona 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 Illinois to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,791 – $5,054 for a two-bedroom home over 1,755 miles against $7,898 – $10,530 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 $11,353 – $15,136 rather than $9,082 – $12,109.