Moving from Illinois to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Hartford it is about 897 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 852 to 1,046 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.
- ~897 miChicago → Hartford
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,037+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,044 people moved from Illinois to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±483), and about 2,116 went the other way. Between Chicago and Hartford it is about 897 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,037 – $5,382 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,044 people a year (±483), against about 2,116 (±1,513) from Connecticut to Illinois, so Connecticut loses about 1,072 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 14th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Fairfield County | 318 ±191 |
| Cook County | New Haven County | 190 ±112 |
| Lake County | Litchfield County | 137 ±202* |
| Cook County | New London County | 84 ±70 |
| Jackson County | Hartford County | 82 ±123* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Chicago to Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Connecticut
At about 897 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,037 – $5,382 for a two-bedroom home and $4,642 – $6,189 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,906 – $3,875; a freight trailer is $1,938 – $2,583.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,027 – $4,037 | $2,180 – $2,906 | $1,453 – $1,938 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,633 – $4,844 | $2,616 – $3,488 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,037 – $5,382 | $2,906 – $3,875 | $1,938 – $2,583 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,642 – $6,189 | $3,342 – $4,456 | $2,228 – $2,971 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,247 – $6,997 | $3,778 – $5,038 | $2,519 – $3,358 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,055 – $8,073 | $4,359 – $5,813 | $2,906 – $3,875 |
Transport only, for an estimated 897 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 Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Stamford | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Chicago to Bridgeport | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Chicago to New Haven | ~886 mi | 3–7 days | $3,987 – $5,316 | $4,585 – $6,113 |
| Chicago to Hartford | ~897 mi | 3–7 days | $4,037 – $5,382 | $4,642 – $6,189 |
| Peoria to Stamford | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Springfield to Stamford | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Peoria to Bridgeport | ~997 mi | 3–7 days | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Springfield to Bridgeport | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Peoria to New Haven | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Peoria to Hartford | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| Springfield to New Haven | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Springfield to Hartford | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Hartford, the distance is about 897 miles. From our model that is $4,037 – $5,382 for a two-bedroom home and $4,642 – $6,189 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,906 – $3,875 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,938 – $2,583. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Illinois and Connecticut, distances run from 852 to 1,046 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Connecticut take?
Chicago to Hartford is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Illinois to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,938 – $2,583 for a two-bedroom home over 897 miles against $4,037 – $5,382 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,906 – $3,875, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,044 people (±483) moved from Illinois to Connecticut that year, against about 2,116 (±1,513) from Connecticut to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 14th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.