Moving from Jackson, MS to Chicago, IL
About 789 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Jackson, MS to Chicago, IL covers about 789 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 147 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 789 miles between Mississippi 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 $3,551 – $4,734 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,663 – $3,551 | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,195 – $4,261 | $2,301 – $3,068 | $1,534 – $2,045 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,704 – $2,272 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,083 – $5,444 | $2,940 – $3,920 | $1,960 – $2,613 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,616 – $6,154 | $3,323 – $4,431 | $2,216 – $2,954 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,326 – $7,101 | $3,835 – $5,113 | $2,556 – $3,408 |
Transport only, for an estimated 789 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, Jackson to Chicago
789 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,945. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,551 to $4,734, 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 Jackson to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 147 people a year (±126) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 198 people a year (±102). Movers from Hinds 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 722 people a year (±430) moving from Mississippi to Illinois and about 1,744 people a year (±592) from Illinois to Mississippi — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,022 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
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 Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 789 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 Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Jackson to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 789 miles cost about $2,663 – $3,551 for a studio, $3,551 – $4,734 for a two-bedroom home and $4,083 – $5,444 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Chicago take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Jackson to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,704 – $2,272 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,551 – $4,734 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,556 – $3,408.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Chicago?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
How many people move from Jackson to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 147 people a year (margin of error ±126) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, 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.