Moving from Overland Park, KS to Chicago, IL
About 492 miles across a state line, from Kansas into Illinois, 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 Overland Park, KS to Chicago, IL covers about 492 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 219 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 492 miles between Kansas and Illinois, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,214 – $2,952 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Overland Park to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,196 – $1,594 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,214 – $2,952 | $1,594 – $2,125 | $1,063 – $1,417 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,546 – $3,395 | $1,833 – $2,444 | $1,222 – $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,878 – $3,838 | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
Transport only, for an estimated 492 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, Overland Park to Chicago
492 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,460. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,214 to $2,952, 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 Overland Park to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 219 people a year (±105) moved from Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 415 people a year (±278). Movers from Johnson County make up 0.2% of the 127,735 people a year who moved into Cook County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,693 people a year (±1,865) moving from Kansas to Illinois and about 1,466 people a year (±525) from Illinois to Kansas — a net gain for Illinois of about 2,227 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,448 ±989 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,981 ±579 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 2,618 ±497 |
| Riley County, KS | 1,264 ±400 |
| Miami County, KS | 1,193 ±321 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DuPage County, IL | 13,206 ±1,320 |
| Lake County, IL | 6,678 ±1,090 |
| Will County, IL | 6,454 ±1,007 |
| Kane County, IL | 4,555 ±770 |
| Lake County, IN | 3,835 ±861 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Overland Park (80 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.6% of their 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving ProzUSDOT 2275038 | Olathe · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 66.7% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Chicago end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Chicago: New World Van Lines Inc (Chicago, 204 trucks), National Van Lines Inc (Broadview, 174 trucks), New City Moving & Storage LLC (Chicago, 82 trucks), Complete Moving Inc (Arlington Heights, 80 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Kansas into Illinois, 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 Overland Park to Chicago
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 492 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Chicago
A local move inside Chicago 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 Chicago are Milwaukee (about 95 mi), Madison (about 142 mi), Grand Rapids (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Overland Park
All routes from Overland Park, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Kansas City, KS | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Kansas City, MO | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Wichita, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Overland Park to Omaha, NE | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Overland Park to Des Moines, IA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Overland Park to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Overland Park to Oklahoma City, OK | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| Overland Park to McKinney, TX | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Overland Park to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 492 miles cost about $1,661 – $2,214 for a studio, $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home and $2,546 – $3,395 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Overland Park to Chicago take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Overland Park to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,063 – $1,417 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,214 – $2,952 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,594 – $2,125.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Overland Park to Chicago?
Yes. Overland Park is in Kansas and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Overland Park hold it.
How many people move from Overland Park to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 219 people a year (margin of error ±105) moved from Johnson County, which contains Overland Park, to Cook County, which contains Chicago.
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.