Moving from Alaska to Illinois means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Anchorage and Chicago—the road distance is about 3,363 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.
Alaska has about 733,391 residents and Illinois about 12.8 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Illinois, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in Alaska. Unlike Alaska, Illinois collects a state income tax.
We list 220 household-goods carriers across the Alaska cities on this platform and 9,278 across Illinois. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Illinois
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,940 | $7,250 | $8,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,900 | $12,080 | $14,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,850 | $19,330 | $23,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,790 | $26,570 | $32,420 |
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