Interstate move · Maine → Illinois

Movers from Maine to Illinois

About 1,056 miles between Portland and Chicago. Two-bedroom estimate $4,930–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,056 miPortland → Chicago
18 h 54 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
242 / 9,278carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Maine city and a Illinois city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Maine 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—Portland and Chicago—the road distance is about 1,056 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

Maine has about 1.4 million residents and Illinois about 12.8 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 242 household-goods carriers across the Maine 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 Maine to Illinois

Reference estimate for 1,056 miles (Portland → Chicago)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,970	$2,400	$2,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,960	$3,610	$4,400
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,930	$6,010	$7,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,890	$9,620	$11,730
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,840	$13,220	$16,130

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Popular city routes

PortlandChicago1,056 mi PortlandAurora1,093 mi PortlandNaperville1,086 mi PortlandJoliet1,090 mi PortlandRockford1,130 mi PortlandElgin1,090 mi AugustaChicago1,086 mi AugustaAurora1,123 mi AugustaNaperville1,116 mi AugustaJoliet1,121 mi AugustaRockford1,157 mi AugustaElgin1,118 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Maine to Illinois?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,960 to $4,400, a two-bedroom $4,930 to $7,330 and a three-bedroom $7,890 to $11,730. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Maine to Illinois take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 18 h 54 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a Maine to Illinois move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Illinois do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.