Moving from Illinois to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Saint Louis it is about 306 miles and about 6 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 101 to 515 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.
- ~306 miChicago → Saint Louis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,377+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 18,362 people moved from Illinois to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,110), and about 10,892 went the other way. Between Chicago and Saint Louis it is about 306 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,377 – $1,836 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 18,362 people a year (±3,110), against about 10,892 (±2,510) from Missouri to Illinois, so Missouri gains about 7,470 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 2nd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County | St. Louis County | 1,477 ±524 |
| St. Clair County | St. Louis City | 1,217 ±448 |
| Cook County | St. Louis County | 772 ±244 |
| Madison County | St. Louis County | 763 ±189 |
| Cook County | St. Louis City | 682 ±258 |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Missouri
At about 306 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $991 – $1,322; a freight trailer is $661 – $881.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,033 – $1,377 | $744 – $991 | $496 – $661 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,239 – $1,652 | $892 – $1,190 | $595 – $793 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,584 – $2,111 | $1,140 – $1,520 | $760 – $1,013 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 – $2,387 | $1,289 – $1,718 | $859 – $1,146 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
Transport only, for an estimated 306 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 Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Saint Louis | ~101 mi | 1–3 days | $455 – $606 | $523 – $697 |
| Peoria to Saint Louis | ~171 mi | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Springfield to Columbia | ~181 mi | 1–3 days | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Peoria to Columbia | ~220 mi | 1–3 days | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Chicago to Saint Louis | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Springfield to Springfield | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Springfield to Kansas City | ~312 mi | 1–3 days | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
| Peoria to Kansas City | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Peoria to Springfield | ~364 mi | 1–3 days | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Chicago to Columbia | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Chicago to Kansas City | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Chicago to Springfield | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Saint Louis, the distance is about 306 miles. From our model that is $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home and $1,584 – $2,111 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $991 – $1,322 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $661 – $881. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Illinois and Missouri, distances run from 101 to 515 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Missouri take?
Chicago to Saint Louis is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Illinois to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $661 – $881 for a two-bedroom home over 306 miles against $1,377 – $1,836 with full-service movers. A container, about $991 – $1,322, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 18,362 people (±3,110) moved from Illinois to Missouri that year, against about 10,892 (±2,510) from Missouri to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.