Quincy, MA → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,009 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,230–$7,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 2,923 in Chicago.
Chicago sits about 1,009 miles west of Quincy, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Illinois that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,230 to $7,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 6 min.
On the Quincy side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 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.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 6,123 in Quincy), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,140 | $3,820 | $4,660 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,230 | $6,370 | $7,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,360 | $10,200 | $12,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,500 | $14,020 | $17,100 |
$1,490–$2,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,920–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,230–$7,770
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,110 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,230 to $7,770 for a two-bedroom, $8,360 to $12,440 for a three-bedroom and $11,500 to $17,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,009 road miles (855 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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.
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 Quincy–Chicago corridor.