Moving from Ohio to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Chicago it is about 321 miles and about 6 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 246 to 508 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.
- ~321 miColumbus → Chicago
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,445+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 7,372 people moved from Ohio to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,025), and about 9,332 went the other way. Between Columbus and Chicago it is about 321 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,445 – $1,926 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,372 people a year (±2,025), against about 9,332 (±2,186) from Illinois to Ohio, so Illinois loses about 1,960 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | Cook County | 831 ±206 |
| Franklin County | Cook County | 782 ±371 |
| Hamilton County | Cook County | 543 ±163 |
| Butler County | DuPage County | 218 ±295* |
| Butler County | Cook County | 190 ±101 |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Illinois
At about 321 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,445 – $1,926 for a two-bedroom home and $1,661 – $2,215 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,040 – $1,387; a freight trailer is $693 – $924.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,083 – $1,445 | $780 – $1,040 | $520 – $693 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,248 | $624 – $832 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,040 – $1,387 | $693 – $924 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,661 – $2,215 | $1,196 – $1,595 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,878 – $2,504 | $1,352 – $1,803 | $901 – $1,202 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,167 – $2,889 | $1,560 – $2,080 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
Transport only, for an estimated 321 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 Ohio to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo to Chicago | ~246 mi | 1–3 days | $1,107 – $1,476 | $1,273 – $1,697 |
| Dayton to Chicago | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Cincinnati to Chicago | ~294 mi | 1–3 days | $1,323 – $1,764 | $1,521 – $2,029 |
| Columbus to Chicago | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Cincinnati to Springfield | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Dayton to Springfield | ~337 mi | 1–3 days | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
| Cincinnati to Peoria | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Dayton to Peoria | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Cleveland to Chicago | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Akron to Chicago | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Toledo to Peoria | ~375 mi | 1–3 days | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,941 – $2,587 |
| Toledo to Springfield | ~401 mi | 3–7 days | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Columbus to Peoria | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Columbus to Springfield | ~411 mi | 3–7 days | $1,850 – $2,466 | $2,127 – $2,836 |
| Cleveland to Peoria | ~484 mi | 3–7 days | $2,178 – $2,904 | $2,505 – $3,340 |
| Akron to Peoria | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
| Cleveland to Springfield | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Akron to Springfield | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Chicago, the distance is about 321 miles. From our model that is $1,445 – $1,926 for a two-bedroom home and $1,661 – $2,215 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,040 – $1,387 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $693 – $924. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and Illinois, distances run from 246 to 508 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Illinois take?
Columbus to Chicago is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ohio to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $693 – $924 for a two-bedroom home over 321 miles against $1,445 – $1,926 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,040 – $1,387, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,372 people (±2,025) moved from Ohio to Illinois that year, against about 9,332 (±2,186) from Illinois to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 9th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.