Moving from Annapolis, MD to Chicago, IL
About 721 miles across a state line, from Maryland 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 Annapolis, MD to Chicago, IL covers about 721 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,245 – $4,326 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 165 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 721 miles between Maryland 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 $3,245 – $4,326 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Annapolis to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,433 – $3,245 | $1,752 – $2,336 | $1,168 – $1,557 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,920 – $3,893 | $2,102 – $2,803 | $1,402 – $1,869 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,245 – $4,326 | $2,336 – $3,115 | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,731 – $4,975 | $2,686 – $3,582 | $1,791 – $2,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,218 – $5,624 | $3,037 – $4,049 | $2,025 – $2,699 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,867 – $6,489 | $3,504 – $4,672 | $2,336 – $3,115 |
Transport only, for an estimated 721 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, Annapolis to Chicago
721 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,605. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,245 to $4,326, 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 Annapolis to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 165 people a year (±99) moved from Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 18 people a year (±22). Movers from Anne Arundel County make up 0.1% 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 2,462 people a year (±1,794) moving from Maryland to Illinois and about 653 people a year (±427) from Illinois to Maryland — a net gain for Illinois of about 1,809 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,948 ±477 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 2,926 ±795 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,950 ±556 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Onslow County, NC | 1,272 ±1,354 |
| 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
94 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Annapolis (212 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 64 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.6% of their 426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 26 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 23 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Metropolitan Moving & StorageUSDOT 1326082 | Laurel · 18 mi | 12 trucks | 23 | 22.2% of 9 |
| New Horizon Movers IncUSDOT 4371650 | Glen Burnie · 14 mi | 11 trucks | 61 | 22.5% of 40 |
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 Maryland 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 Annapolis 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 721 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 Annapolis
All routes from Annapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Baltimore, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Washington, DC | ~35 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Arlington, VA | ~38 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Dover, DE | ~62 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Frederick, MD | ~67 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,708 mi | $12,186 – $16,248 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Annapolis to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 721 miles cost about $2,433 – $3,245 for a studio, $3,245 – $4,326 for a two-bedroom home and $3,731 – $4,975 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Annapolis to Chicago take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving), 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 Annapolis to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,557 – $2,076 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,245 – $4,326 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,336 – $3,115.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Annapolis to Chicago?
Yes. Annapolis is in Maryland and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 94 listed movers within 30 miles of Annapolis hold it.
How many people move from Annapolis to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 165 people a year (margin of error ±99) moved from Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis, 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.