Cities in Illinois
216 more Illinois cities with a cost guide
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What a move costs in Illinois
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 923 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $3,738 – $4,984 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $4,154 – $5,538 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $4,777 – $6,369 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $5,400 – $7,199 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 923 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Illinois
We price 180 interstate corridors leaving Illinois, from 101 miles (Springfield to Saint Louis, MO) up to 2,153 miles (Chicago to Oakland, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Illinois routes, including moves within the state and Illinois to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Detroit, MI | 283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
| Chicago → Tulsa, OK | 691 mi | $3,110 – $4,146 |
| Chicago → Atlanta, GA | 723 mi | $3,254 – $4,338 |
| Chicago → Philadelphia, PA | 761 mi | $3,425 – $4,566 |
| Chicago → New York City, NY | 791 mi | $3,560 – $4,746 |
| Chicago → Baton Rouge, LA | 916 mi | $4,122 – $5,496 |
| Chicago → Dallas, TX | 969 mi | $4,361 – $5,814 |
| Chicago → Boston, MA | 984 mi | $4,428 – $5,904 |
| Chicago → Jacksonville, FL | 1,065 mi | $4,793 – $6,390 |
| Chicago → Houston, TX | 1,113 mi | $5,009 – $6,678 |
| Chicago → San Antonio, TX | 1,262 mi | $5,679 – $7,572 |
| Chicago → Miami, FL | 1,386 mi | $6,237 – $8,316 |
Moving inside Illinois vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Illinois
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Illinois. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Illinois
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Illinoismovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Illinois moversHow to use these Illinois figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Illinois, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Illinois
How much do movers cost in Illinois?
A move inside Illinois under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Illinois do you publish costs for?
We publish 180 routes out of Illinois, leaving from Chicago, Springfield, Peoria. The longest is Chicago to Oakland, CA at 2,153 miles; the shortest is Springfield to Saint Louis, MO at 101 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Illinois regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Illinois is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Illinois?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Illinois?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Illinois?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Illinois move should cost before you call anyone.