Moving from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MS
About 789 miles across a state line, from Illinois into Mississippi, 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 Chicago, IL to Jackson, MS covers about 789 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 198 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 789 miles between Illinois and Mississippi, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,551 – $4,734 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Chicago to Jackson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,663 – $3,551 | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,195 – $4,261 | $2,301 – $3,068 | $1,534 – $2,045 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,704 – $2,272 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,083 – $5,444 | $2,940 – $3,920 | $1,960 – $2,613 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,616 – $6,154 | $3,323 – $4,431 | $2,216 – $2,954 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,326 – $7,101 | $3,835 – $5,113 | $2,556 – $3,408 |
Transport only, for an estimated 789 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, Chicago to Jackson
789 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,945. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,551 to $4,734, 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 Chicago to Jackson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 198 people a year (±102) moved from Cook County, IL, home to Chicago, to Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson. Going the other way: about 147 people a year (±126). Movers from Cook County make up 1.5% of the 12,794 people a year who moved into Hinds County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,744 people a year (±592) moving from Illinois to Mississippi and about 722 people a year (±430) from Mississippi to Illinois — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,022 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DuPage County, IL | 21,050 ±1,662 |
| Will County, IL | 12,267 ±1,138 |
| Lake County, IL | 11,414 ±1,215 |
| Lake County, IN | 9,145 ±1,341 |
| Kane County, IL | 8,885 ±1,239 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 1,987 ±534 |
| Rankin County, MS | 1,389 ±512 |
| Harrison County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 493 ±574 |
| Yazoo County, MS | 490 ±351 |
Licensed movers at each end
154 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chicago (245 counting those licensed only inside Illinois). 81 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.3% of their 615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New World Van Lines IncUSDOT 258748 | Chicago · 11 mi | 204 trucks | 201 | 14.7% of 129 |
| National Van Lines IncUSDOT 76628 | Broadview · 12 mi | 174 trucks | 143 | 32.1% of 78 |
| New City Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 4020807 | Chicago · 6 mi | 82 trucks | 17 | 25.0% of 8 |
| Complete Moving IncUSDOT 4017704 | Arlington Heights · 25 mi | 80 trucks | 240 | 19.9% of 186 |
| Em Transfer Services IncUSDOT 2914046 | Addison · 20 mi | 36 trucks | 41 | 33.3% of 15 |
| Hollander International Storage and Moving Company IncUSDOT 131735 | Elk Grove Village · 22 mi | 23 drivers | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jackson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jackson: Affordable Movers LLC (Jackson, 2 trucks), Atob Relocations LLC (Ridgeland, 2 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Madison, 2 trucks), D & M Mover LLC (Jackson, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Illinois into Mississippi, 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 Chicago to Jackson
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 789 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Jackson
A local move inside Jackson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jackson are Baton Rouge (about 164 mi), Gulfport (about 173 mi), New Orleans (about 189 mi).
Other routes from Chicago
All routes from Chicago, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Milwaukee, WI | ~95 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Chicago to Madison, WI | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| Chicago to Peoria, IL | ~152 mi | $684 – $912 |
| Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Chicago to Indianapolis, IN | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Chicago to Lansing, MI | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Chicago to Springfield, IL | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
Also moving to Jackson: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Gulfport, MS, from New Orleans, LA, from Mobile, AL.
Chicago to Jackson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chicago to Jackson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 789 miles cost about $2,663 – $3,551 for a studio, $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home and $4,083 – $5,444 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chicago to Jackson take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Chicago to Jackson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,704 – $2,272 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,551 – $4,734 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,556 – $3,408.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chicago to Jackson?
Yes. Chicago is in Illinois and Jackson is in Mississippi, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 154 listed movers within 30 miles of Chicago hold it.
How many people move from Chicago to Jackson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 198 people a year (margin of error ±102) moved from Cook County, which contains Chicago, to Hinds County, which contains Jackson.
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.