Moving from Vermont to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Chicago it is about 871 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 871 to 1,080 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.
- ~871 miBurlington → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,920+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 809 people moved from Vermont to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±850), and about 143 went the other way. Between Burlington and Chicago it is about 871 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,920 – $5,226 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 809 people a year (±850), against about 143 (±179) from Illinois to Vermont, so Illinois gains about 666 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 37th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Illinois; Illinois took in about 199,996 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Cook County | 132 ±161* |
| Chittenden County | Christian County | 24 ±39* |
| Chittenden County | DuPage County | 11 ±18* |
| Caledonia County | Cook County | 7 ±12* |
| Chittenden County | Clark County | 4 ±8* |
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.
Burlington 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 Vermont and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Illinois
At about 871 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,920 – $5,226 for a two-bedroom home and $4,507 – $6,010 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,822 – $3,763; a freight trailer is $1,881 – $2,508.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,940 – $3,920 | $2,117 – $2,822 | $1,411 – $1,881 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,528 – $4,703 | $2,540 – $3,386 | $1,693 – $2,258 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,920 – $5,226 | $2,822 – $3,763 | $1,881 – $2,508 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,507 – $6,010 | $3,245 – $4,327 | $2,164 – $2,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,095 – $6,794 | $3,669 – $4,892 | $2,446 – $3,261 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,879 – $7,839 | $4,233 – $5,644 | $2,822 – $3,763 |
Transport only, for an estimated 871 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 Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Chicago | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Montpelier to Chicago | ~905 mi | 3–7 days | $4,073 – $5,430 | $4,683 – $6,245 |
| Burlington to Peoria | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Burlington to Springfield | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Montpelier to Peoria | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Montpelier to Springfield | ~1,080 mi | 3–7 days | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont 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 Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Chicago, the distance is about 871 miles. From our model that is $3,920 – $5,226 for a two-bedroom home and $4,507 – $6,010 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,822 – $3,763 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,881 – $2,508. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and Illinois, distances run from 871 to 1,080 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Illinois take?
Burlington to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Vermont to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,881 – $2,508 for a two-bedroom home over 871 miles against $3,920 – $5,226 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,822 – $3,763, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 809 people (±850) moved from Vermont to Illinois that year, against about 143 (±179) from Illinois to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 37th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.