Chicago, IL

Hot Springs, AR → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Hot Springs to Chicago

About 690 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,760–$5,590, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Hot Springs side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 690 miroad distance
  • 12 h 36 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,760–$5,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 690 miles (585 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 36 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Hot Springs

Moving from Hot Springs to Chicago is a long-distance move of roughly 690 road miles, heading northeast from Arkansas to Illinois.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,760 to $5,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 36 min.

On the Hot Springs side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Chicago.

Hot Springs has a population of about 38,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,010 in Hot Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hot Springs to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 690 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,500 $1,830 $2,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,250 $2,750 $3,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,760 $4,580 $5,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,010 $7,330 $8,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,270 $10,080 $12,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,010–$1,420

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,760–$5,590

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hot Springs (origin)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348836
MC
1700952
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2821300
MC
941105
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3797228
MC
1365302
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Je Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1679497
MC
617225
Based in
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4360218
MC
1706107
Based in
Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348920
MC
1700169
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4022616
MC
1517656
Based in
Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3831555
MC
1390096
Based in
Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hot Springs to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,350 for a one-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,590 for a two-bedroom, $6,010 to $8,940 for a three-bedroom and $8,270 to $12,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Hot Springs?

About 690 road miles (585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arkansas into Illinois makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hot Springs to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Hot Springs–Chicago corridor.