Moving from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
About 492 miles across a state line, from Illinois into Kansas, 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 Overland Park, KS covers about 492 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 415 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 492 miles between Illinois and Kansas, 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 $2,214 – $2,952 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Chicago to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,196 – $1,594 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,214 – $2,952 | $1,594 – $2,125 | $1,063 – $1,417 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,546 – $3,395 | $1,833 – $2,444 | $1,222 – $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,878 – $3,838 | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
Transport only, for an estimated 492 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 Overland Park
492 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,460. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,214 to $2,952, 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 Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 415 people a year (±278) moved from Cook County, IL, home to Chicago, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 219 people a year (±105). Movers from Cook County make up 1.1% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,466 people a year (±525) moving from Illinois to Kansas and about 3,693 people a year (±1,865) from Kansas to Illinois — a net gain for Illinois of about 2,227 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 |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
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 Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Illinois into Kansas, 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 Overland Park
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 492 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 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 Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Chicago to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chicago to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 492 miles cost about $1,661 – $2,214 for a studio, $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home and $2,546 – $3,395 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chicago to Overland Park take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,063 – $1,417 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,214 – $2,952 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,594 – $2,125.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chicago to Overland Park?
Yes. Chicago is in Illinois and Overland Park is in Kansas, 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 Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 415 people a year (margin of error ±278) moved from Cook County, which contains Chicago, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
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.