Moving from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis, MO
About 101 miles across a state line, from Illinois into Missouri, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis, MO covers about 101 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $455 – $606 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 177 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 101 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $455 – $606. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Springfield to Saint Louis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $455 – $606 | $327 – $436 | $225 – $300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $523 – $697 | $376 – $502 | $251 – $335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $591 – $788 | $425 – $567 | $284 – $378 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $682 – $909 | $491 – $654 | $327 – $436 |
Transport only, for an estimated 101 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Springfield to Saint Louis
101 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $505. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $455 to $606, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Springfield to Saint Louis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 177 people a year (±98) moved from Sangamon County, IL, home to Springfield, to St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis. Going the other way: about 126 people a year (±115). Movers from Sangamon County make up 0.7% of the 24,011 people a year who moved into St. Louis city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 18,362 people a year (±3,110) moving from Illinois to Missouri and about 10,892 people a year (±2,510) from Missouri to Illinois — a net gain for Missouri of about 7,470 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL | 474 ±302 |
| Will County, IL | 401 ±346 |
| Morgan County, IL | 397 ±183 |
| McLean County, IL | 393 ±176 |
| Tazewell County, IL | 260 ±158 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MO | 8,837 ±896 |
| St. Clair County, IL | 1,217 ±448 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 1,095 ±296 |
| Cook County, IL | 682 ±258 |
| Madison County, IL | 599 ±199 |
Licensed movers at each end
2 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Springfield (2 counting those licensed only inside Illinois). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 33.3% of their 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillier Storage & Moving CoUSDOT 607202 | Springfield · 3 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| First Class MoversUSDOT 3846816 | Springfield · 3 mi | 1 truck | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Louis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Louis: United Van Lines (Fenton, 4,731 trucks), Aero Mayflower Transit Company (Earth City, 42 trucks), Cord Moving and Storage Company (Earth City, 35 trucks), World Class Moving & Storage (Saint Louis, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Illinois into Missouri, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Springfield to Saint Louis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 101 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Saint Louis
A local move inside Saint Louis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Saint Louis are Springfield (about 101 mi), Columbia (about 137 mi), Peoria (about 171 mi).
Other routes from Springfield
All routes from Springfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Chicago, IL | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
Also moving to Saint Louis: from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO, from Kansas City, MO, from Louisville, KY.
Springfield to Saint Louis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 101 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $455 – $606 for a two-bedroom home and $523 – $697 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $225 – $300 for a two-bedroom home, against $455 – $606 with full-service movers; a moving container is $327 – $436.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Springfield, IL to Saint Louis?
Yes. Springfield is in Illinois and Saint Louis is in Missouri, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 2 listed movers within 30 miles of Springfield hold it.
How many people move from Springfield, IL to Saint Louis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 177 people a year (margin of error ±98) moved from Sangamon County, which contains Springfield, to St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis.
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.