Moving from Illinois to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Boston it is 984 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 899 to 1,145 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.
- 984 miChicago → Boston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,428+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 3,274 people moved from Illinois to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,334), and about 4,239 went the other way. Between Chicago and Boston it is 984 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,428 – $5,904 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,274 people a year (±1,334), against about 4,239 (±1,561) from Massachusetts to Illinois, so Massachusetts loses about 965 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 15th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Middlesex County | 1,390 ±455 |
| Cook County | Suffolk County | 843 ±231 |
| Lake County | Middlesex County | 184 ±190* |
| Cook County | Norfolk County | 164 ±81 |
| Cook County | Essex County | 104 ±82 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Massachusetts
At 984 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,428 – $5,904 for a two-bedroom home and $5,092 – $6,790 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,188 – $4,251; a freight trailer is $2,125 – $2,834.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,869 – $3,826 | $1,913 – $2,551 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,428 – $5,904 | $3,188 – $4,251 | $2,125 – $2,834 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,092 – $6,790 | $3,666 – $4,889 | $2,444 – $3,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,756 – $7,675 | $4,145 – $5,526 | $2,763 – $3,684 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,642 – $8,856 | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,188 – $4,251 |
Transport only, for 984 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 Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Springfield | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Chicago to Worcester | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Chicago to Boston | 984 mi | 3–7 days | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Peoria to Springfield | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Springfield to Springfield | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Peoria to Worcester | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Springfield to Worcester | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Peoria to Boston | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| Springfield to Boston | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Boston, the distance is 984 miles. From our model that is $4,428 – $5,904 for a two-bedroom home and $5,092 – $6,790 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,188 – $4,251 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,125 – $2,834. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Illinois and Massachusetts, distances run from 899 to 1,145 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Massachusetts take?
Chicago to Boston is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,125 – $2,834 for a two-bedroom home over 984 miles against $4,428 – $5,904 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,188 – $4,251, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,274 people (±1,334) moved from Illinois to Massachusetts that year, against about 4,239 (±1,561) from Massachusetts to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 15th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.