Moving from Provo, UT to Chicago, IL
About 1,461 miles across a state line, from Utah 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 Provo, UT to Chicago, IL covers about 1,461 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,575 – $8,766 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 41 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,461 miles from Utah 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 $6,575 – $8,766 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Provo to Chicago
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,931 – $6,575 | $3,550 – $4,734 | $2,367 – $3,156 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,917 – $7,889 | $4,260 – $5,680 | $2,840 – $3,787 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,575 – $8,766 | $4,734 – $6,312 | $3,156 – $4,208 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,561 – $10,081 | $5,444 – $7,258 | $3,629 – $4,839 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,547 – $11,396 | $6,154 – $8,205 | $4,102 – $5,470 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,862 – $13,149 | $7,100 – $9,467 | $4,734 – $6,312 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,461 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, Provo to Chicago
1,461 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,305. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,575 to $8,766, 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 Provo to Chicago
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 41 people a year (±34) moved from Utah County, UT, home to Provo, to Cook County, IL, home to Chicago. Going the other way: about 175 people a year (±86). Movers from Utah County make up 0.0% 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 311 people a year (±332) moving from Utah to Illinois and about 2,280 people a year (±1,181) from Illinois to Utah — a net gain for Utah of about 1,969 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 9,122 ±1,145 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,387 ±520 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,168 ±423 |
| Cache County, UT | 848 ±295 |
| Davis County, UT | 812 ±278 |
| 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
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Provo (35 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus Long DistanceUSDOT 2893666 | Lehi · 17 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2920944 | Sandy · 26 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Wasatch Moving CompanyUSDOT 3082369 | American Fork · 16 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCUSDOT 1271923 | Orem · 5 mi | 7 trucks | 13 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Wright Moving CompanyUSDOT 4360639 | Heber · 27 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Momentum Moving LLCUSDOT 3640986 | Bluffdale · 23 mi | 3 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 Utah 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 Provo to Chicago
Insist on a survey
Over 1,461 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 1,461 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 Provo
All routes from Provo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Provo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~45 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Provo to Ogden, UT | ~82 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Provo to Saint George, UT | ~281 mi | $1,265 – $1,686 |
| Provo to Boise, ID | ~385 mi | $1,733 – $2,310 |
| Provo to Las Vegas, NV | ~395 mi | $1,778 – $2,370 |
| Provo to Phoenix, AZ | ~547 mi | $2,462 – $3,282 |
| Provo to Los Angeles, CA | ~653 mi | $2,939 – $3,918 |
| Provo to New York City, NY | ~2,290 mi | $10,305 – $13,740 |
Also moving to Chicago: from Milwaukee, WI, from Madison, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI, from Peoria, IL.
Provo to Chicago moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Provo to Chicago?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,461 miles cost about $4,931 – $6,575 for a studio, $6,575 – $8,766 for a two-bedroom home and $7,561 – $10,081 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Provo to Chicago take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Provo to Chicago?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,156 – $4,208 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,575 – $8,766 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,734 – $6,312.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Provo to Chicago?
Yes. Provo is in Utah and Chicago is in Illinois, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Provo hold it.
How many people move from Provo to Chicago each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 41 people a year (margin of error ±34) moved from Utah County, which contains Provo, 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.