Moving from Massachusetts to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Chicago it is 984 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 899 to 1,145 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.
- 984 miBoston → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,428+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 4,239 people moved from Massachusetts to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,561), and about 3,274 went the other way. Between Boston and Chicago it is 984 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,428 – $5,904 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,239 people a year (±1,561), against about 3,274 (±1,334) from Illinois to Massachusetts, so Illinois gains about 965 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 18th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Illinois; Illinois took in about 199,996 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | Cook County | 801 ±251 |
| Suffolk County | Cook County | 717 ±285 |
| Norfolk County | Cook County | 285 ±187 |
| Suffolk County | Lake County | 178 ±151 |
| Middlesex County | DuPage County | 122 ±105 |
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.
Boston to Chicago, 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 Massachusetts and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Illinois
At 984 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,428 – $5,904 for a two-bedroom home and $5,092 – $6,790 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,188 – $4,251; a freight trailer is $2,125 – $2,834.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,869 – $3,826 | $1,913 – $2,551 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,428 – $5,904 | $3,188 – $4,251 | $2,125 – $2,834 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,092 – $6,790 | $3,666 – $4,889 | $2,444 – $3,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,756 – $7,675 | $4,145 – $5,526 | $2,763 – $3,684 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,642 – $8,856 | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,188 – $4,251 |
Transport only, for 984 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 Massachusetts to Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Chicago | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Worcester to Chicago | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Boston to Chicago | 984 mi | 3–7 days | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Springfield to Peoria | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Springfield to Springfield | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Worcester to Peoria | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Worcester to Springfield | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Boston to Peoria | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| Boston to Springfield | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Illinois end, 341 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Illinois, moving costs in Illinois, or the reverse trip, Illinois to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Chicago, the distance is 984 miles. From our model that is $4,428 – $5,904 for a two-bedroom home and $5,092 – $6,790 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,188 – $4,251 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,125 – $2,834. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Illinois, distances run from 899 to 1,145 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Illinois take?
Boston to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Massachusetts to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,125 – $2,834 for a two-bedroom home over 984 miles against $4,428 – $5,904 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,188 – $4,251, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,239 people (±1,561) moved from Massachusetts to Illinois that year, against about 3,274 (±1,334) from Illinois to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 18th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.