Moving from Illinois to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Portland it is about 2,046 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,970 to 2,082 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.
- ~2,046 miChicago → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,207+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,653 people moved from Illinois to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±840), and about 1,114 went the other way. Between Chicago and Portland it is about 2,046 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,207 – $12,276 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,653 people a year (±840), against about 1,114 (±770) from Oregon to Illinois, so Oregon gains about 539 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 17th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Multnomah County | 355 ±135 |
| Cook County | Lane County | 221 ±140 |
| Cook County | Washington County | 156 ±111 |
| Peoria County | Deschutes County | 135 ±191* |
| Cook County | Clackamas County | 132 ±112 |
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 Portland, 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Oregon
At about 2,046 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,207 – $12,276 for a two-bedroom home and $10,588 – $14,117 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,629 – $8,839; a freight trailer is $4,419 – $5,892.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,286 – $11,048 | $5,966 – $7,955 | $3,977 – $5,303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,207 – $12,276 | $6,629 – $8,839 | $4,419 – $5,892 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,588 – $14,117 | $7,623 – $10,165 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,969 – $15,959 | $8,618 – $11,490 | $5,745 – $7,660 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,811 – $18,414 | $9,944 – $13,258 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,046 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 Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Portland | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Peoria to Salem | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Springfield to Portland | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Peoria to Eugene | ~1,998 mi | 7–14 days | $8,991 – $11,988 | $10,340 – $13,786 |
| Springfield to Salem | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| Springfield to Eugene | ~2,020 mi | 7–14 days | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Chicago to Portland | ~2,046 mi | 7–14 days | $9,207 – $12,276 | $10,588 – $14,117 |
| Chicago to Salem | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Chicago to Eugene | ~2,082 mi | 7–14 days | $9,369 – $12,492 | $10,774 – $14,366 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Portland, the distance is about 2,046 miles. From our model that is $9,207 – $12,276 for a two-bedroom home and $10,588 – $14,117 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,629 – $8,839 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,419 – $5,892. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Illinois and Oregon, distances run from 1,970 to 2,082 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Oregon take?
Chicago to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home over 2,046 miles against $9,207 – $12,276 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,629 – $8,839, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,653 people (±840) moved from Illinois to Oregon that year, against about 1,114 (±770) from Oregon to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 17th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.