Moving from Illinois to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Portland it is about 1,035 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,035 to 1,303 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.
- ~1,035 miChicago → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,658+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
Between Chicago and Portland it is about 1,035 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,658 – $6,210 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Chicago to Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Maine
At about 1,035 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,658 – $6,210 for a two-bedroom home and $5,356 – $7,142 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,353 – $4,471; a freight trailer is $2,236 – $2,981.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,493 – $4,658 | $2,515 – $3,353 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,192 – $5,589 | $3,018 – $4,024 | $2,012 – $2,683 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,658 – $6,210 | $3,353 – $4,471 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,356 – $7,142 | $3,856 – $5,142 | $2,571 – $3,428 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,055 – $8,073 | $4,359 – $5,813 | $2,906 – $3,875 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,986 – $9,315 | $5,030 – $6,707 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,035 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 Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Portland | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Chicago to Bangor | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Peoria to Portland | ~1,176 mi | 3–7 days | $5,292 – $7,056 | $6,086 – $8,114 |
| Springfield to Portland | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Peoria to Bangor | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Springfield to Bangor | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Portland, the distance is about 1,035 miles. From our model that is $4,658 – $6,210 for a two-bedroom home and $5,356 – $7,142 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,353 – $4,471 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,236 – $2,981. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Illinois and Maine, distances run from 1,035 to 1,303 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Maine take?
Chicago to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,236 – $2,981 for a two-bedroom home over 1,035 miles against $4,658 – $6,210 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,353 – $4,471, splits the difference and gives you days to load.