Leaving Independence for Illinois? The most searched destination cities in Illinois are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Independence the closest Illinois city on this platform is Springfield at about 302 road miles, while the largest, Chicago, is about 470 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Independence has 214 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (159 with interstate authority), and the Illinois cities on this platform account for 9,278 more.
Typical cost (Independence ↔ Chicago, 470 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,970 | $4,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,210 | $6,360 | $7,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,170 | $8,740 | $10,660 |
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