Moving from Illinois to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Minneapolis it is about 414 miles and about 8 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 318 to 469 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.
- ~414 miChicago → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,863+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 5,140 people moved from Illinois to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,386), and about 4,471 went the other way. Between Chicago and Minneapolis it is about 414 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,863 – $2,484 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,140 people a year (±1,386), against about 4,471 (±1,583) from Minnesota to Illinois, so Minnesota gains about 669 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 6th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Hennepin County | 1,876 ±478 |
| Cook County | Ramsey County | 886 ±412 |
| Lake County | Hennepin County | 510 ±279 |
| DuPage County | Hennepin County | 235 ±161 |
| Cook County | Rice County | 175 ±80 |
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.
Chicago to Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Minnesota
At about 414 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,341 – $1,788; a freight trailer is $894 – $1,192.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397 – $1,863 | $1,006 – $1,341 | $671 – $894 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,207 – $1,610 | $805 – $1,073 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,863 – $2,484 | $1,341 – $1,788 | $894 – $1,192 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,142 – $2,857 | $1,543 – $2,057 | $1,028 – $1,371 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,422 – $3,229 | $1,744 – $2,325 | $1,163 – $1,550 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,795 – $3,726 | $2,012 – $2,683 | $1,341 – $1,788 |
Transport only, for an estimated 414 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Rochester | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Chicago to Rochester | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Springfield to Rochester | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Peoria to Saint Paul | ~400 mi | 3–7 days | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Chicago to Saint Paul | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Peoria to Minneapolis | ~408 mi | 3–7 days | $1,836 – $2,448 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| Chicago to Minneapolis | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Springfield to Saint Paul | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Springfield to Minneapolis | ~469 mi | 3–7 days | $2,111 – $2,814 | $2,427 – $3,236 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Minneapolis, the distance is about 414 miles. From our model that is $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,341 – $1,788 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $894 – $1,192. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Illinois and Minnesota, distances run from 318 to 469 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Minnesota take?
Chicago to Minneapolis is about 8 hours. 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $894 – $1,192 for a two-bedroom home over 414 miles against $1,863 – $2,484 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,341 – $1,788, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,140 people (±1,386) moved from Illinois to Minnesota that year, against about 4,471 (±1,583) from Minnesota to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 6th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.