Moving from Illinois to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and New York City it is 791 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 527 to 988 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.
- 791 miChicago → New York City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,560+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 7,781 people moved from Illinois to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,903), and about 11,082 went the other way. Between Chicago and New York City it is 791 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,560 – $4,746 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,781 people a year (±1,903), against about 11,082 (±3,600) from New York to Illinois, so New York loses about 3,301 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 13th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | New York County | 1,941 ±456 |
| Cook County | Kings County | 959 ±236 |
| Cook County | Queens County | 275 ±124 |
| Lake County | New York County | 238 ±116 |
| Cook County | Nassau County | 203 ±143 |
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 New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Illinois to New York
At 791 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,560 – $4,746 for a two-bedroom home and $4,093 – $5,458 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,563 – $3,417; a freight trailer is $1,709 – $2,278.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,670 – $3,560 | $1,922 – $2,563 | $1,281 – $1,709 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,204 – $4,271 | $2,307 – $3,075 | $1,538 – $2,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,560 – $4,746 | $2,563 – $3,417 | $1,709 – $2,278 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,093 – $5,458 | $2,947 – $3,930 | $1,965 – $2,620 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,627 – $6,170 | $3,332 – $4,442 | $2,221 – $2,962 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,339 – $7,119 | $3,844 – $5,126 | $2,563 – $3,417 |
Transport only, for 791 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 New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Buffalo | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Chicago to Rochester | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
| Peoria to Buffalo | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Chicago to Syracuse | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Springfield to Buffalo | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
| Chicago to Utica | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Peoria to Rochester | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Springfield to Rochester | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Chicago to New York City | 791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| Chicago to Schenectady | ~817 mi | 3–7 days | $3,677 – $4,902 | $4,228 – $5,637 |
| Peoria to Syracuse | ~827 mi | 3–7 days | $3,722 – $4,962 | $4,280 – $5,706 |
| Chicago to Albany | ~828 mi | 3–7 days | $3,726 – $4,968 | $4,285 – $5,713 |
| Chicago to Yonkers | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Chicago to Mount Vernon | ~836 mi | 3–7 days | $3,762 – $5,016 | $4,326 – $5,768 |
| Chicago to New Rochelle | ~839 mi | 3–7 days | $3,776 – $5,034 | $4,342 – $5,789 |
| Springfield to Syracuse | ~855 mi | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Peoria to Utica | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Springfield to Utica | ~909 mi | 3–7 days | $4,091 – $5,454 | $4,704 – $6,272 |
| Peoria to New York City | ~950 mi | 3–7 days | $4,275 – $5,700 | $4,916 – $6,555 |
| Peoria to Schenectady | ~954 mi | 3–7 days | $4,293 – $5,724 | $4,937 – $6,583 |
| Peoria to Yonkers | ~956 mi | 3–7 days | $4,302 – $5,736 | $4,947 – $6,596 |
| Peoria to Mount Vernon | ~959 mi | 3–7 days | $4,316 – $5,754 | $4,963 – $6,617 |
| Peoria to New Rochelle | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Springfield to New York City | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Peoria to Albany | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Springfield to Yonkers | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Springfield to Mount Vernon | ~973 mi | 3–7 days | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Springfield to New Rochelle | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Springfield to Schenectady | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Springfield to Albany | ~988 mi | 3–7 days | $4,446 – $5,928 | $5,113 – $6,817 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and New York City, the distance is 791 miles. From our model that is $3,560 – $4,746 for a two-bedroom home and $4,093 – $5,458 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,563 – $3,417 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,709 – $2,278. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Illinois and New York, distances run from 527 to 988 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to New York take?
Chicago to New York City 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 New York?
Yes. A move from Illinois into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,709 – $2,278 for a two-bedroom home over 791 miles against $3,560 – $4,746 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,563 – $3,417, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,781 people (±1,903) moved from Illinois to New York that year, against about 11,082 (±3,600) from New York to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 13th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.