Moving from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL
About 1,963 miles across a state line, from Nevada 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 Reno, NV to Chicago, IL covers about 1,963 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,834 – $11,778 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 170 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,963 miles from Nevada to Illinois. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,834 – $11,778 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Reno to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,625 – $8,834 | $4,770 – $6,360 | $3,180 – $4,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,950 – $10,600 | $5,724 – $7,632 | $3,816 – $5,088 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,834 – $11,778 | $6,360 – $8,480 | $4,240 – $5,653 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,159 – $13,545 | $7,314 – $9,752 | $4,876 – $6,501 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,484 – $15,311 | $8,268 – $11,024 | $5,512 – $7,349 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,250 – $17,667 | $9,540 – $12,720 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,963 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, Reno to Chicago
1,963 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,815. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,834 to $11,778, 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 Reno to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 170 people a year (±97) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 102 people a year (±85). Movers from Washoe 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 2,130 people a year (±976) moving from Nevada to Illinois and about 3,104 people a year (±1,519) from Illinois to Nevada — a net gain for Nevada of about 974 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 1,887 ±517 |
| Carson City, NV | 1,362 ±313 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 846 ±280 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 825 ±302 |
| Lyon County, NV | 772 ±322 |
| 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
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Reno (20 counting those licensed only inside Nevada). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.6% of their 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Moving & Storage CoUSDOT 80232 | Sparks · 3 mi | 27 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Two Men and A Truck of Reno NevadaUSDOT 3303833 | Reno · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 8 |
| Gentle MoversUSDOT 4164289 | Carson City · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 23 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Carneys Full Service MoversUSDOT 3338161 | Sparks · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| O'Brien's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 30611 | Sparks · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3839635 | Sparks · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Nevada 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 Reno to Chicago
Insist on a survey
Over 1,963 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,963 miles of handling.
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 Reno
All routes from Reno, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno to Carson City, NV | ~29 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Reno to Roseville, CA | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Reno to Sacramento, CA | ~130 mi | $585 – $780 |
| Reno to Stockton, CA | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Reno to Fremont, CA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Reno to San Francisco, CA | ~215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
| Reno to San Jose, CA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Reno to Fresno, CA | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Reno to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,963 miles cost about $6,625 – $8,834 for a studio, $8,834 – $11,778 for a two-bedroom home and $10,159 – $13,545 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Chicago take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Reno to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,240 – $5,653 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,834 – $11,778 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,360 – $8,480.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Chicago?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Reno hold it.
How many people move from Reno to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 170 people a year (margin of error ±97) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, 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.