Moving from Illinois to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Burlington it is about 871 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 871 to 1,080 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.
- ~871 miChicago → Burlington
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,920+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 143 people moved from Illinois to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±179), and about 809 went the other way. Between Chicago and Burlington it is about 871 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,920 – $5,226 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 143 people a year (±179), against about 809 (±850) from Vermont to Illinois, so Vermont loses about 666 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 26th-largest of the 41 states sending people to Vermont; Vermont took in about 24,112 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Chittenden County | 241 ±303* |
| Cook County | Addison County | 59 ±43 |
| Cook County | Rutland County | 21 ±30* |
| Cook County | Orleans County | 18 ±18* |
| Hancock County | Bennington County | 17 ±18* |
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 Burlington, 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 Vermont.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Vermont
At about 871 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,920 – $5,226 for a two-bedroom home and $4,507 – $6,010 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,822 – $3,763; a freight trailer is $1,881 – $2,508.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,940 – $3,920 | $2,117 – $2,822 | $1,411 – $1,881 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,528 – $4,703 | $2,540 – $3,386 | $1,693 – $2,258 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,920 – $5,226 | $2,822 – $3,763 | $1,881 – $2,508 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,507 – $6,010 | $3,245 – $4,327 | $2,164 – $2,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,095 – $6,794 | $3,669 – $4,892 | $2,446 – $3,261 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,879 – $7,839 | $4,233 – $5,644 | $2,822 – $3,763 |
Transport only, for an estimated 871 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 Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Burlington | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Chicago to Montpelier | ~905 mi | 3–7 days | $4,073 – $5,430 | $4,683 – $6,245 |
| Peoria to Burlington | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Peoria to Montpelier | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Springfield to Burlington | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Springfield to Montpelier | ~1,080 mi | 3–7 days | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
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 Vermont end, 18 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Vermont, moving costs in Vermont, or the reverse trip, Vermont 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 Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Burlington, the distance is about 871 miles. From our model that is $3,920 – $5,226 for a two-bedroom home and $4,507 – $6,010 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,822 – $3,763 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,881 – $2,508. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Illinois and Vermont, distances run from 871 to 1,080 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Vermont take?
Chicago to Burlington is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Illinois to Vermont?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Vermont 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 Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,881 – $2,508 for a two-bedroom home over 871 miles against $3,920 – $5,226 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,822 – $3,763, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 143 people (±179) moved from Illinois to Vermont that year, against about 809 (±850) from Vermont to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 26th-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.