Interstate move · Maryland → Illinois

Movers from Maryland to Illinois

About 716 miles between Baltimore and Chicago. Two-bedroom estimate $4,210–$6,270, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

716 miBaltimore → Chicago
13 h 3 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
3,936 / 9,278carriers in each state

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

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Moving from Maryland 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—Baltimore and Chicago—the road distance is about 716 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Maryland has about 6.2 million residents and Illinois about 12.8 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 3,936 household-goods carriers across the Maryland 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 Maryland to Illinois

Reference estimate for 716 miles (Baltimore → Chicago)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,050	$2,510
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,530	$3,080	$3,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,210	$5,140	$6,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,740	$8,220	$10,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,270	$11,300	$13,790

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Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,530 to $3,760, a two-bedroom $4,210 to $6,270 and a three-bedroom $6,740 to $10,030. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Maryland to Illinois take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 13 h 3 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Maryland 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.