Moving from Illinois to Nevada
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Las Vegas it is about 1,775 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,633 to 1,969 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.
- ~1,775 miChicago → Las Vegas
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,988+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 3,104 people moved from Illinois to Nevada in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,519), and about 2,130 went the other way. Between Chicago and Las Vegas it is about 1,775 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,988 – $10,650 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Nevada
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,104 people a year (±1,519), against about 2,130 (±976) from Nevada to Illinois, so Nevada gains about 974 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 9th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Nevada; Nevada took in about 130,450 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Clark County | 1,555 ±625 |
| DuPage County | Clark County | 320 ±232 |
| Kane County | Clark County | 315 ±225 |
| St. Clair County | Clark County | 285 ±214 |
| Lake County | Clark County | 271 ±249 |
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 Las Vegas, 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 Nevada.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Nevada
At about 1,775 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,988 – $10,650 for a two-bedroom home and $9,186 – $12,247 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,751 – $7,668; a freight trailer is $3,834 – $5,112.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,991 – $7,988 | $4,313 – $5,751 | $2,876 – $3,834 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,189 – $9,585 | $5,176 – $6,901 | $3,451 – $4,601 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,988 – $10,650 | $5,751 – $7,668 | $3,834 – $5,112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,186 – $12,247 | $6,614 – $8,818 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,384 – $13,845 | $7,476 – $9,968 | $4,984 – $6,646 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,981 – $15,975 | $8,627 – $11,502 | $5,751 – $7,668 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,775 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 Nevada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to North Las Vegas | ~1,633 mi | 7–14 days | $7,349 – $9,798 | $8,451 – $11,268 |
| Springfield to Henderson | ~1,636 mi | 7–14 days | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Peoria to North Las Vegas | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Springfield to Las Vegas | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Springfield to Paradise | ~1,641 mi | 7–14 days | $7,385 – $9,846 | $8,492 – $11,323 |
| Peoria to Henderson | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Peoria to Las Vegas | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Peoria to Paradise | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Springfield to Spring Valley | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Peoria to Spring Valley | ~1,657 mi | 7–14 days | $7,457 – $9,942 | $8,575 – $11,433 |
| Chicago to North Las Vegas | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Chicago to Henderson | ~1,772 mi | 7–14 days | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
| Chicago to Las Vegas | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Chicago to Paradise | ~1,776 mi | 7–14 days | $7,992 – $10,656 | $9,191 – $12,254 |
| Chicago to Spring Valley | ~1,784 mi | 7–14 days | $8,028 – $10,704 | $9,232 – $12,310 |
| Peoria to Reno | ~1,855 mi | 7–14 days | $8,348 – $11,130 | $9,600 – $12,800 |
| Peoria to Carson City | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Springfield to Reno | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Springfield to Carson City | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Chicago to Reno | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Chicago to Carson City | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
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 Nevada end, 113 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nevada, moving costs in Nevada, or the reverse trip, Nevada 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 Nevada moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Nevada?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Las Vegas, the distance is about 1,775 miles. From our model that is $7,988 – $10,650 for a two-bedroom home and $9,186 – $12,247 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,751 – $7,668 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,834 – $5,112. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Illinois and Nevada, distances run from 1,633 to 1,969 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Nevada take?
Chicago to Las Vegas is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Illinois to Nevada?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Nevada 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 Nevada?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home over 1,775 miles against $7,988 – $10,650 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,751 – $7,668, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Nevada each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,104 people (±1,519) moved from Illinois to Nevada that year, against about 2,130 (±976) from Nevada to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 9th-largest source of new residents for Nevada among the states.