Moving from Maryland to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Chicago it is about 705 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 654 to 821 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.
- ~705 miBaltimore → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,173+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 2,462 people moved from Maryland to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,794), and about 653 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Chicago it is about 705 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,173 – $4,230 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,462 people a year (±1,794), against about 653 (±427) from Illinois to Maryland, so Illinois gains about 1,809 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | Cook County | 534 ±235 |
| Prince George's County | Cook County | 411 ±267 |
| Montgomery County | Cook County | 307 ±181 |
| Baltimore City | Winnebago County | 205 ±251* |
| Anne Arundel County | Cook County | 165 ±99 |
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.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Illinois
At about 705 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,173 – $4,230 for a two-bedroom home and $3,648 – $4,864 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,284 – $3,046; a freight trailer is $1,523 – $2,030.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,379 – $3,173 | $1,713 – $2,284 | $1,142 – $1,523 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,855 – $3,807 | $2,056 – $2,741 | $1,371 – $1,827 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,173 – $4,230 | $2,284 – $3,046 | $1,523 – $2,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,648 – $4,864 | $2,627 – $3,502 | $1,751 – $2,335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,124 – $5,499 | $2,969 – $3,959 | $1,980 – $2,640 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,759 – $6,345 | $3,426 – $4,568 | $2,284 – $3,046 |
Transport only, for an estimated 705 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 Maryland to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Chicago | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Baltimore to Chicago | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Annapolis to Chicago | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Frederick to Peoria | ~757 mi | 3–7 days | $3,407 – $4,542 | $3,917 – $5,223 |
| Frederick to Springfield | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
| Baltimore to Peoria | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Baltimore to Springfield | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Annapolis to Peoria | ~821 mi | 3–7 days | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Annapolis to Springfield | ~821 mi | 3–7 days | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland 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 Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Chicago, the distance is about 705 miles. From our model that is $3,173 – $4,230 for a two-bedroom home and $3,648 – $4,864 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,284 – $3,046 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,523 – $2,030. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Maryland and Illinois, distances run from 654 to 821 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Illinois take?
Baltimore to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Maryland to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,523 – $2,030 for a two-bedroom home over 705 miles against $3,173 – $4,230 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,284 – $3,046, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,462 people (±1,794) moved from Maryland to Illinois that year, against about 653 (±427) from Illinois to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 24th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.