Moving from Illinois to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Jackson it is about 789 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 605 to 932 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.
- ~789 miChicago → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,551+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 1,744 people moved from Illinois to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±592), and about 722 went the other way. Between Chicago and Jackson it is about 789 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,551 – $4,734 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,744 people a year (±592), against about 722 (±430) from Mississippi to Illinois, so Mississippi gains about 1,022 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 10th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Harrison County | 242 ±325* |
| DuPage County | Yazoo County | 230 ±251* |
| Alexander County | Rankin County | 222 ±271* |
| Cook County | Hinds County | 198 ±102 |
| Kane County | Washington County | 144 ±183* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Mississippi
At about 789 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home and $4,083 – $5,444 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,556 – $3,408; a freight trailer is $1,704 – $2,272.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,663 – $3,551 | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,195 – $4,261 | $2,301 – $3,068 | $1,534 – $2,045 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,704 – $2,272 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,083 – $5,444 | $2,940 – $3,920 | $1,960 – $2,613 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,616 – $6,154 | $3,323 – $4,431 | $2,216 – $2,954 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,326 – $7,101 | $3,835 – $5,113 | $2,556 – $3,408 |
Transport only, for an estimated 789 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 Mississippi
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 Jackson | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Peoria to Jackson | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Springfield to Gulfport | ~761 mi | 3–7 days | $3,425 – $4,566 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| Chicago to Jackson | ~789 mi | 3–7 days | $3,551 – $4,734 | $4,083 – $5,444 |
| Peoria to Gulfport | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Chicago to Gulfport | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Jackson, the distance is about 789 miles. From our model that is $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home and $4,083 – $5,444 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,556 – $3,408 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,704 – $2,272. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Illinois and Mississippi, distances run from 605 to 932 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Mississippi take?
Chicago to Jackson is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,704 – $2,272 for a two-bedroom home over 789 miles against $3,551 – $4,734 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,556 – $3,408, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,744 people (±592) moved from Illinois to Mississippi that year, against about 722 (±430) from Mississippi to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 10th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.