Moving from Illinois to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Columbus it is about 321 miles and about 6 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 246 to 508 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.
- ~321 miChicago → Columbus
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,445+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 9,332 people moved from Illinois to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,186), and about 7,372 went the other way. Between Chicago and Columbus it is about 321 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,445 – $1,926 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,332 people a year (±2,186), against about 7,372 (±2,025) from Ohio to Illinois, so Ohio gains about 1,960 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 6th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Franklin County | 748 ±258 |
| Cook County | Cuyahoga County | 655 ±213 |
| Cook County | Hamilton County | 653 ±235 |
| Cook County | Montgomery County | 432 ±175 |
| Cook County | Butler County | 290 ±235 |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Ohio
At about 321 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,445 – $1,926 for a two-bedroom home and $1,661 – $2,215 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,040 – $1,387; a freight trailer is $693 – $924.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,083 – $1,445 | $780 – $1,040 | $520 – $693 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,248 | $624 – $832 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,040 – $1,387 | $693 – $924 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,661 – $2,215 | $1,196 – $1,595 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,878 – $2,504 | $1,352 – $1,803 | $901 – $1,202 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,167 – $2,889 | $1,560 – $2,080 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
Transport only, for an estimated 321 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 Ohio
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Toledo | ~246 mi | 1–3 days | $1,107 – $1,476 | $1,273 – $1,697 |
| Chicago to Dayton | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Chicago to Cincinnati | ~294 mi | 1–3 days | $1,323 – $1,764 | $1,521 – $2,029 |
| Chicago to Columbus | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Springfield to Cincinnati | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Springfield to Dayton | ~337 mi | 1–3 days | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| Peoria to Cincinnati | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Peoria to Dayton | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Chicago to Cleveland | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Chicago to Akron | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Peoria to Toledo | ~375 mi | 1–3 days | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,941 – $2,587 |
| Springfield to Toledo | ~401 mi | 3–7 days | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Peoria to Columbus | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Springfield to Columbus | ~411 mi | 3–7 days | $1,850 – $2,466 | $2,127 – $2,836 |
| Peoria to Cleveland | ~484 mi | 3–7 days | $2,178 – $2,904 | $2,505 – $3,340 |
| Peoria to Akron | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
| Springfield to Cleveland | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Springfield to Akron | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Columbus, the distance is about 321 miles. From our model that is $1,445 – $1,926 for a two-bedroom home and $1,661 – $2,215 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,040 – $1,387 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $693 – $924. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Illinois and Ohio, distances run from 246 to 508 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Ohio take?
Chicago to Columbus 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 Ohio?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $693 – $924 for a two-bedroom home over 321 miles against $1,445 – $1,926 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,040 – $1,387, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,332 people (±2,186) moved from Illinois to Ohio that year, against about 7,372 (±2,025) from Ohio to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 6th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.