Moving from Oregon to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Chicago it is about 2,046 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,970 to 2,082 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.
- ~2,046 miPortland → Chicago
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,207+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,114 people moved from Oregon to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±770), and about 1,653 went the other way. Between Portland and Chicago it is about 2,046 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,207 – $12,276 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,114 people a year (±770), against about 1,653 (±840) from Illinois to Oregon, so Illinois loses about 539 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 33rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Cook County | 293 ±124 |
| Clatsop County | Tazewell County | 166 ±256* |
| Lane County | Cook County | 81 ±115* |
| Washington County | Cook County | 69 ±69* |
| Clackamas County | Will County | 66 ±89* |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Illinois
At about 2,046 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,207 – $12,276 for a two-bedroom home and $10,588 – $14,117 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,629 – $8,839; a freight trailer is $4,419 – $5,892.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,286 – $11,048 | $5,966 – $7,955 | $3,977 – $5,303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,207 – $12,276 | $6,629 – $8,839 | $4,419 – $5,892 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,588 – $14,117 | $7,623 – $10,165 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,969 – $15,959 | $8,618 – $11,490 | $5,745 – $7,660 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,811 – $18,414 | $9,944 – $13,258 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,046 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 Oregon to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Peoria | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Salem to Peoria | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Portland to Springfield | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Eugene to Peoria | ~1,998 mi | 7–14 days | $8,991 – $11,988 | $10,340 – $13,786 |
| Salem to Springfield | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| Eugene to Springfield | ~2,020 mi | 7–14 days | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Portland to Chicago | ~2,046 mi | 7–14 days | $9,207 – $12,276 | $10,588 – $14,117 |
| Salem to Chicago | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Eugene to Chicago | ~2,082 mi | 7–14 days | $9,369 – $12,492 | $10,774 – $14,366 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 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 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Chicago, the distance is about 2,046 miles. From our model that is $9,207 – $12,276 for a two-bedroom home and $10,588 – $14,117 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,629 – $8,839 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,419 – $5,892. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Oregon and Illinois, distances run from 1,970 to 2,082 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Illinois take?
Portland to Chicago is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Oregon to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,419 – $5,892 for a two-bedroom home over 2,046 miles against $9,207 – $12,276 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,629 – $8,839, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,114 people (±770) moved from Oregon to Illinois that year, against about 1,653 (±840) from Illinois to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.