Moving from Illinois to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Atlanta it is 723 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 593 to 894 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.
- 723 miChicago → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,254+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 6,392 people moved from Illinois to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,157), and about 5,242 went the other way. Between Chicago and Atlanta it is 723 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,254 – $4,338 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,392 people a year (±2,157), against about 5,242 (±1,896) from Georgia to Illinois, so Georgia gains about 1,150 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 13th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Fulton County | 878 ±291 |
| Cook County | Cobb County | 785 ±490 |
| Lake County | Carroll County | 691 ±728* |
| Cook County | Gwinnett County | 635 ±312 |
| Cook County | DeKalb County | 446 ±215 |
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 Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Georgia
At 723 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,254 – $4,338 for a two-bedroom home and $3,742 – $4,989 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,343 – $3,123; a freight trailer is $1,562 – $2,082.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 – $3,254 | $1,757 – $2,343 | $1,171 – $1,562 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,928 – $3,904 | $2,108 – $2,811 | $1,406 – $1,874 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,254 – $4,338 | $2,343 – $3,123 | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,742 – $4,989 | $2,694 – $3,592 | $1,796 – $2,395 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,230 – $5,639 | $3,045 – $4,060 | $2,030 – $2,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,880 – $6,507 | $3,514 – $4,685 | $2,343 – $3,123 |
Transport only, for 723 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 Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Atlanta | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Peoria to Atlanta | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Springfield to Columbus | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Springfield to Augusta | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Chicago to Atlanta | 723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Peoria to Columbus | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Peoria to Augusta | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Chicago to Augusta | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Chicago to Columbus | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| Springfield to Savannah | ~835 mi | 3–7 days | $3,758 – $5,010 | $4,321 – $5,761 |
| Peoria to Savannah | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Chicago to Savannah | ~894 mi | 3–7 days | $4,023 – $5,364 | $4,626 – $6,169 |
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Atlanta, the distance is 723 miles. From our model that is $3,254 – $4,338 for a two-bedroom home and $3,742 – $4,989 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,343 – $3,123 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,562 – $2,082. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Illinois and Georgia, distances run from 593 to 894 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Georgia take?
Chicago to Atlanta is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Georgia?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Georgia 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 Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home over 723 miles against $3,254 – $4,338 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,343 – $3,123, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,392 people (±2,157) moved from Illinois to Georgia that year, against about 5,242 (±1,896) from Georgia to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 13th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.