Moving from Peoria, IL to Springfield, IL
At about 72 miles, Peoria to Springfield is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 72 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Peoria, IL to Springfield, IL covers about 72 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 285 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 72 miles, crews cover Peoria to Springfield in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Peoria to Springfield
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Peoria to Springfield
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $40–$50 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $475 to $775. The 72 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Peoria to Springfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 285 people a year (±182) moved from Peoria County, IL, home to Peoria, to Sangamon County, IL, home to Springfield. Going the other way: about 97 people a year (±52). Movers from Peoria County make up 3.8% of the 7,533 people a year who moved into Sangamon County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tazewell County, IL | 1,893 ±515 |
| Cook County, IL | 623 ±272 |
| Will County, IL | 398 ±254 |
| Woodford County, IL | 360 ±169 |
| Fulton County, IL | 354 ±133 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL | 624 ±191 |
| Menard County, IL | 482 ±232 |
| Christian County, IL | 306 ±162 |
| Madison County, IL | 294 ±246 |
| Peoria County, IL | 285 ±182 |
Licensed movers at each end
6 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Peoria. 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.7% of their 173 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risinger Bros Transfer IncUSDOT 244981 | Morton · 10 mi | 337 trucks | 417 | 35.6% of 160 |
| Springfield Van & StorageUSDOT 1043800 | Peoria · 6 mi | 19 trucks | 2 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability CompanyUSDOT 447586 | Normal · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 12 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Alpha to Omega Movers IncUSDOT 3410133 | Goodfield · 17 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| 3 Step Movers LLCUSDOT 3452539 | Peoria · 3 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Moving MountainsUSDOT 4108887 | Washington · 9 mi | 1 truck | 7 | 50.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Springfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Springfield: Hillier Storage & Moving Co (Springfield, 9 trucks), First Class Movers (Springfield, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Illinois, so Illinois rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Illinois licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Illinois, so your protection on this 72-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Peoria to Springfield
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $40 to $50 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Springfield
A local move inside Springfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Springfield are Peoria (about 72 mi), Saint Louis (about 101 mi), Columbia (about 181 mi).
Other routes from Peoria
All routes from Peoria, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Chicago, IL | ~152 mi | $684 – $912 |
Also moving to Springfield: from Saint Louis, MO, from Chicago, IL.
Peoria to Springfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Peoria to Springfield, IL?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $475 – $775; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $795 – $1,425. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 72 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Peoria to Springfield, IL take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Peoria to Springfield, IL?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 72 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Peoria to Springfield, IL an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Illinois, so the move is regulated by Illinois rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Illinois requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Peoria to Springfield, IL each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 285 people a year (margin of error ±182) moved from Peoria County, which contains Peoria, to Sangamon County, which contains Springfield.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.