Moving from Illinois to 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 (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.
- 1,755 miChicago → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,898+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 9,445 people moved from Illinois to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,340), and about 6,130 went the other way. Between Chicago and Phoenix it is 1,755 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,898 – $10,530 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,445 people a year (±2,340), against about 6,130 (±1,899) from Arizona to Illinois, so Arizona gains about 3,315 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 5th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Maricopa County | 3,715 ±782 |
| Lake County | Maricopa County | 757 ±458 |
| DuPage County | Maricopa County | 594 ±187 |
| Cook County | Pinal County | 449 ±443 |
| Will County | Maricopa County | 411 ±164 |
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.
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. 2 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Illinois
122 of the 216 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,617 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 202 of 873 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 173 of 1,617 driver inspections (10.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risinger Bros Transfer IncMorton, IL · USDOT 244981 | 417 | 57 of 160 | 4 of 417 |
| Complete Moving IncArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4017704 | 240 | 37 of 186 | 22 of 240 |
| New World Van Lines IncChicago, IL · USDOT 258748 | 201 | 19 of 129 | 6 of 201 |
| National Van Lines IncBroadview, IL · USDOT 76628 | 143 | 25 of 78 | 6 of 143 |
| Em Transfer Services IncAddison, IL · USDOT 2914046 | 41 | 5 of 15 | 0 of 41 |
| Shur-Way Moving & Cartage CompanyLibertyville, IL · USDOT 172887 | 38 | 3 of 17 | 1 of 38 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
341 listed household-goods carriers are based in Illinois, 216 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Illinois directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Illinois. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Illinois into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 341 listed movers based in Illinois, 216 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Illinois.
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, about $5,686 – $7,582, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,445 people (±2,340) moved from Illinois to Arizona that year, against about 6,130 (±1,899) from Arizona to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 5th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.