Moving from Rhode Island to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Chicago it is about 971 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 970 to 1,121 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.
- ~971 miProvidence → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,370+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
Between Providence and Chicago it is about 971 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,370 – $5,826 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Illinois
At about 971 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,370 – $5,826 for a two-bedroom home and $5,025 – $6,700 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,146 – $4,195; a freight trailer is $2,097 – $2,796.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,277 – $4,370 | $2,360 – $3,146 | $1,573 – $2,097 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,933 – $5,243 | $2,831 – $3,775 | $1,888 – $2,517 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,370 – $5,826 | $3,146 – $4,195 | $2,097 – $2,796 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,025 – $6,700 | $3,618 – $4,824 | $2,412 – $3,216 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,680 – $7,574 | $4,090 – $5,453 | $2,727 – $3,635 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,554 – $8,739 | $4,719 – $6,292 | $3,146 – $4,195 |
Transport only, for an estimated 971 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 Rhode Island to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Chicago | ~970 mi | 3–7 days | $4,365 – $5,820 | $5,020 – $6,693 |
| Providence to Chicago | ~971 mi | 3–7 days | $4,370 – $5,826 | $5,025 – $6,700 |
| Warwick to Peoria | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Providence to Peoria | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Warwick to Springfield | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Providence to Springfield | ~1,121 mi | 3–7 days | $5,045 – $6,726 | $5,801 – $7,735 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Chicago, the distance is about 971 miles. From our model that is $4,370 – $5,826 for a two-bedroom home and $5,025 – $6,700 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,146 – $4,195 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,097 – $2,796. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Illinois, distances run from 970 to 1,121 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Illinois take?
Providence to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,097 – $2,796 for a two-bedroom home over 971 miles against $4,370 – $5,826 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,146 – $4,195, splits the difference and gives you days to load.