Moving from Nevada to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Las Vegas and Chicago it is about 1,775 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,633 to 1,969 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.
- ~1,775 miLas Vegas → Chicago
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,988+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 2,130 people moved from Nevada to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±976), and about 3,104 went the other way. Between Las Vegas and Chicago it is about 1,775 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,988 – $10,650 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 70 movers based in Nevada hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nevada to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,130 people a year (±976), against about 3,104 (±1,519) from Illinois to Nevada, so Illinois loses about 974 people a year on this exchange. Nevada is the 26th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Cook County | 431 ±189 |
| Clark County | Grundy County | 199 ±261* |
| Clark County | Jackson County | 180 ±266* |
| Washoe County | Cook County | 170 ±97 |
| Clark County | St. Clair County | 150 ±155* |
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.
Las Vegas 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 Nevada and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Nevada to Illinois
At about 1,775 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,988 – $10,650 for a two-bedroom home and $9,186 – $12,247 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,751 – $7,668; a freight trailer is $3,834 – $5,112.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,991 – $7,988 | $4,313 – $5,751 | $2,876 – $3,834 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,189 – $9,585 | $5,176 – $6,901 | $3,451 – $4,601 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,988 – $10,650 | $5,751 – $7,668 | $3,834 – $5,112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,186 – $12,247 | $6,614 – $8,818 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,384 – $13,845 | $7,476 – $9,968 | $4,984 – $6,646 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,981 – $15,975 | $8,627 – $11,502 | $5,751 – $7,668 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,775 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 Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas to Springfield | ~1,633 mi | 7–14 days | $7,349 – $9,798 | $8,451 – $11,268 |
| Henderson to Springfield | ~1,636 mi | 7–14 days | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Las Vegas to Springfield | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| North Las Vegas to Peoria | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Paradise to Springfield | ~1,641 mi | 7–14 days | $7,385 – $9,846 | $8,492 – $11,323 |
| Henderson to Peoria | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Las Vegas to Peoria | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Paradise to Peoria | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Spring Valley to Springfield | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Spring Valley to Peoria | ~1,657 mi | 7–14 days | $7,457 – $9,942 | $8,575 – $11,433 |
| North Las Vegas to Chicago | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Henderson to Chicago | ~1,772 mi | 7–14 days | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
| Las Vegas to Chicago | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Paradise to Chicago | ~1,776 mi | 7–14 days | $7,992 – $10,656 | $9,191 – $12,254 |
| Spring Valley to Chicago | ~1,784 mi | 7–14 days | $8,028 – $10,704 | $9,232 – $12,310 |
| Reno to Peoria | ~1,855 mi | 7–14 days | $8,348 – $11,130 | $9,600 – $12,800 |
| Carson City to Peoria | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Reno to Springfield | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Carson City to Springfield | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Reno to Chicago | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Carson City to Chicago | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nevada
42 of the 70 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 227 vehicle inspections (15.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 65 of 338 driver inspections (19.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us Safe Moving LLCLas Vegas, NV · USDOT 3536882 | 56 | 4 of 29 | 15 of 56 |
| Coast 2 Coast Moving IncLas Vegas, NV · USDOT 3177184 | 40 | 2 of 31 | 6 of 37 |
| Best Choice Moving LLCLas Vegas, NV · USDOT 3323260 | 23 | 6 of 15 | 2 of 23 |
| Gentle MoversCarson City, NV · USDOT 4164289 | 23 | 2 of 14 | 2 of 23 |
| Streamline Moving and Storage LLCLas Vegas, NV · USDOT 3036369 | 20 | 1 of 16 | 7 of 20 |
| Royal Moving and Storage LLCHenderson, NV · USDOT 3808951 | 19 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
113 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nevada, 70 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nevada 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 Nevada. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nevada
Nevada to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nevada to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Las Vegas and Chicago, the distance is about 1,775 miles. From our model that is $7,988 – $10,650 for a two-bedroom home and $9,186 – $12,247 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,751 – $7,668 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,834 – $5,112. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Nevada and Illinois, distances run from 1,633 to 1,969 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nevada to Illinois take?
Las Vegas to Chicago is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nevada to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Nevada into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 113 listed movers based in Nevada, 70 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nevada.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nevada to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home over 1,775 miles against $7,988 – $10,650 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,751 – $7,668, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nevada to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,130 people (±976) moved from Nevada to Illinois that year, against about 3,104 (±1,519) from Illinois to Nevada. That makes Nevada the 26th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.