Moving from Washington to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Chicago it is 2,065 miles and 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,692 to 2,065 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.
- 2,065 miSeattle → Chicago
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,293+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 4,302 people moved from Washington to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,779), and about 5,719 went the other way. Between Seattle and Chicago it is 2,065 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,293 – $12,390 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,302 people a year (±1,779), against about 5,719 (±2,534) from Illinois to Washington, so Illinois loses about 1,417 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 17th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Cook County | 958 ±295 |
| Thurston County | Boone County | 318 ±374* |
| King County | DuPage County | 154 ±96 |
| Snohomish County | Lake County | 153 ±123 |
| Kitsap County | Lake County | 142 ±123 |
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.
Seattle 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 Washington and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Washington to Illinois
At 2,065 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,293 – $12,390 for a two-bedroom home and $10,686 – $14,249 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,691 – $8,921; a freight trailer is $4,460 – $5,947.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,969 – $9,293 | $5,018 – $6,691 | $3,345 – $4,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,363 – $11,151 | $6,022 – $8,029 | $4,014 – $5,352 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,293 – $12,390 | $6,691 – $8,921 | $4,460 – $5,947 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,686 – $14,249 | $7,694 – $10,259 | $5,129 – $6,839 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,080 – $16,107 | $8,698 – $11,597 | $5,799 – $7,731 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,939 – $18,585 | $10,036 – $13,381 | $6,691 – $8,921 |
Transport only, for 2,065 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 Washington to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Peoria | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Spokane to Springfield | ~1,725 mi | 7–14 days | $7,763 – $10,350 | $8,927 – $11,902 |
| Spokane to Chicago | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| Seattle to Peoria | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Tacoma to Peoria | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| Vancouver to Peoria | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Olympia to Peoria | ~1,984 mi | 7–14 days | $8,928 – $11,904 | $10,267 – $13,690 |
| Seattle to Springfield | ~1,988 mi | 7–14 days | $8,946 – $11,928 | $10,288 – $13,717 |
| Tacoma to Springfield | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Vancouver to Springfield | ~1,996 mi | 7–14 days | $8,982 – $11,976 | $10,329 – $13,772 |
| Olympia to Springfield | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Tacoma to Chicago | ~2,027 mi | 7–14 days | $9,122 – $12,162 | $10,490 – $13,986 |
| Vancouver to Chicago | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Olympia to Chicago | ~2,052 mi | 7–14 days | $9,234 – $12,312 | $10,619 – $14,159 |
| Seattle to Chicago | 2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Chicago, the distance is 2,065 miles. From our model that is $9,293 – $12,390 for a two-bedroom home and $10,686 – $14,249 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,691 – $8,921 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,460 – $5,947. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Washington and Illinois, distances run from 1,692 to 2,065 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Illinois take?
Seattle to Chicago is 5 days on the road (about 38 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 Washington to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Washington into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,460 – $5,947 for a two-bedroom home over 2,065 miles against $9,293 – $12,390 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,691 – $8,921, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,302 people (±1,779) moved from Washington to Illinois that year, against about 5,719 (±2,534) from Illinois to Washington. That makes Washington the 17th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.