Moving from Illinois to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Chicago and Seattle it is 2,065 miles and 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,692 to 2,065 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.
- 2,065 miChicago → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,293+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 5,719 people moved from Illinois to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,534), and about 4,302 went the other way. Between Chicago and Seattle it is 2,065 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,293 – $12,390 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 216 movers based in Illinois hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Illinois to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,719 people a year (±2,534), against about 4,302 (±1,779) from Washington to Illinois, so Washington gains about 1,417 people a year on this exchange. Illinois is the 10th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | King County | 2,485 ±521 |
| Cook County | Pierce County | 616 ±353 |
| Lake County | Kitsap County | 469 ±355 |
| Cook County | Spokane County | 319 ±286 |
| St. Clair County | Pierce County | 277 ±327* |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from Illinois to Washington
At 2,065 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,293 – $12,390 for a two-bedroom home and $10,686 – $14,249 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,691 – $8,921; a freight trailer is $4,460 – $5,947.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,969 – $9,293 | $5,018 – $6,691 | $3,345 – $4,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,363 – $11,151 | $6,022 – $8,029 | $4,014 – $5,352 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,293 – $12,390 | $6,691 – $8,921 | $4,460 – $5,947 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,686 – $14,249 | $7,694 – $10,259 | $5,129 – $6,839 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,080 – $16,107 | $8,698 – $11,597 | $5,799 – $7,731 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,939 – $18,585 | $10,036 – $13,381 | $6,691 – $8,921 |
Transport only, for 2,065 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to Spokane | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Springfield to Spokane | ~1,725 mi | 7–14 days | $7,763 – $10,350 | $8,927 – $11,902 |
| Chicago to Spokane | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| Peoria to Seattle | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Peoria to Tacoma | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| Peoria to Vancouver | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Peoria to Olympia | ~1,984 mi | 7–14 days | $8,928 – $11,904 | $10,267 – $13,690 |
| Springfield to Seattle | ~1,988 mi | 7–14 days | $8,946 – $11,928 | $10,288 – $13,717 |
| Springfield to Tacoma | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Springfield to Vancouver | ~1,996 mi | 7–14 days | $8,982 – $11,976 | $10,329 – $13,772 |
| Springfield to Olympia | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Chicago to Tacoma | ~2,027 mi | 7–14 days | $9,122 – $12,162 | $10,490 – $13,986 |
| Chicago to Vancouver | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Chicago to Olympia | ~2,052 mi | 7–14 days | $9,234 – $12,312 | $10,619 – $14,159 |
| Chicago to Seattle | 2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Chicago and Seattle, the distance is 2,065 miles. From our model that is $9,293 – $12,390 for a two-bedroom home and $10,686 – $14,249 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,691 – $8,921 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,460 – $5,947. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Illinois and Washington, distances run from 1,692 to 2,065 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Illinois to Washington take?
Chicago to Seattle is 5 days on the road (about 38 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 Washington?
Yes. A move from Illinois into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,460 – $5,947 for a two-bedroom home over 2,065 miles against $9,293 – $12,390 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,691 – $8,921, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Illinois to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,719 people (±2,534) moved from Illinois to Washington that year, against about 4,302 (±1,779) from Washington to Illinois. That makes Illinois the 10th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.