Moving from Illinois to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Salt Lake City it is about 1,466 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,350 to 1,653 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.
- ~1,466 miChicago → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,597+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,280 people moved from Illinois to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,181), and about 311 went the other way. Between Chicago and Salt Lake City it is about 1,466 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,597 – $8,796 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,280 people a year (±1,181), against about 311 (±332) from Utah to Illinois, so Utah gains about 1,969 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 13th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Salt Lake County | 471 ±185 |
| DuPage County | Salt Lake County | 341 ±420* |
| Will County | Utah County | 272 ±387* |
| Cook County | Utah County | 175 ±86 |
| Lake County | Salt Lake County | 72 ±48 |
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 Salt Lake 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Utah
At about 1,466 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,597 – $8,796 for a two-bedroom home and $7,587 – $10,115 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,750 – $6,333; a freight trailer is $3,167 – $4,222.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,948 – $6,597 | $3,562 – $4,750 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,937 – $7,916 | $4,275 – $5,700 | $2,850 – $3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,597 – $8,796 | $4,750 – $6,333 | $3,167 – $4,222 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,587 – $10,115 | $5,462 – $7,283 | $3,642 – $4,855 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,576 – $11,435 | $6,175 – $8,233 | $4,117 – $5,489 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,896 – $13,194 | $7,125 – $9,500 | $4,750 – $6,333 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,466 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 Utah
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Provo | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Springfield to Provo | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Peoria to Salt Lake City | ~1,358 mi | 7–14 days | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| Peoria to Ogden | ~1,359 mi | 7–14 days | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Springfield to Salt Lake City | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Springfield to Ogden | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Chicago to Provo | ~1,461 mi | 7–14 days | $6,575 – $8,766 | $7,561 – $10,081 |
| Chicago to Ogden | ~1,464 mi | 7–14 days | $6,588 – $8,784 | $7,576 – $10,102 |
| Chicago to Salt Lake City | ~1,466 mi | 7–14 days | $6,597 – $8,796 | $7,587 – $10,115 |
| Springfield to Saint George | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
| Peoria to Saint George | ~1,527 mi | 7–14 days | $6,872 – $9,162 | $7,902 – $10,536 |
| Chicago to Saint George | ~1,653 mi | 7–14 days | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 1,466 miles. From our model that is $6,597 – $8,796 for a two-bedroom home and $7,587 – $10,115 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,750 – $6,333 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,167 – $4,222. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Illinois and Utah, distances run from 1,350 to 1,653 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Utah take?
Chicago to Salt Lake City is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,167 – $4,222 for a two-bedroom home over 1,466 miles against $6,597 – $8,796 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,750 – $6,333, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,280 people (±1,181) moved from Illinois to Utah that year, against about 311 (±332) from Utah to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 13th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.