Moving to Santa Monica from somewhere in Illinois? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Illinois city on this platform is Springfield at about 1,930 road miles from Santa Monica; the largest, Chicago, is about 2,069 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Santa Monica has 603 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (222 with interstate authority), and the Illinois cities on this platform account for 9,278 more.
Typical cost (Santa Monica ↔ Chicago, 2,069 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,780 | $9,480 | $11,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,440 | $15,170 | $18,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,110 | $20,860 | $25,450 |
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.