Moving from Chicago, IL to Peoria, IL
About 152 miles inside Illinois. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Illinois, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Peoria, IL covers about 152 miles and is a move within Illinois. Full-service movers cost $684 – $912 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 649 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 152 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $684 – $912. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Illinois
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Chicago to Peoria
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $513 – $684 | $369 – $492 | $246 – $328 |
| 1 bedroom | $616 – $821 | $443 – $591 | $295 – $394 |
| 2 bedrooms | $684 – $912 | $492 – $657 | $328 – $438 |
| 3 bedrooms | $787 – $1,049 | $566 – $755 | $378 – $503 |
| 4 bedrooms | $889 – $1,186 | $640 – $854 | $427 – $569 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,026 – $1,368 | $739 – $985 | $492 – $657 |
Transport only, for an estimated 152 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 Peoria
152 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $760. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $684 to $912, 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 Peoria
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 649 people a year (±257) moved from Cook County, IL, home to Chicago, to Peoria County, IL, home to Peoria. Going the other way: about 623 people a year (±272). Movers from Cook County make up 9.4% of the 6,897 people a year who moved into Peoria County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Tazewell County, IL | 1,319 ±360 |
| Cook County, IL | 649 ±257 |
| McLean County, IL | 555 ±262 |
| Woodford County, IL | 185 ±121 |
| Rock Island County, IL | 171 ±131 |
Licensed movers at each end
245 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Chicago. 86 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.2% of their 619 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 |
| The Professionals Moving Specialists IncUSDOT 3383907 | Chicago · 6 mi | 34 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Peoria end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Peoria: Risinger Bros Transfer Inc (Morton, 337 trucks), Springfield Van & Storage (Peoria, 19 trucks), Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company (Normal, 5 trucks), Alpha to Omega Movers Inc (Goodfield, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Illinois, so Illinois rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Illinois licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Illinois, so your protection on this 152-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Chicago to Peoria
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 152 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Peoria
A local move inside Peoria 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 Peoria are Springfield (about 72 mi), Chicago (about 152 mi), Cedar Rapids (about 163 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 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 |
| Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
Chicago to Peoria moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chicago to Peoria?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 152 miles cost about $513 – $684 for a studio, $684 – $912 for a two-bedroom home and $787 – $1,049 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chicago to Peoria take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Chicago to Peoria?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $328 – $438 for a two-bedroom home, against $684 – $912 with full-service movers; a moving container is $492 – $657.
Is Chicago to Peoria an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Illinois, so the move is regulated by Illinois rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Illinois requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Chicago to Peoria each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 649 people a year (margin of error ±257) moved from Cook County, which contains Chicago, to Peoria County, which contains Peoria.
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.