Cmn Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1505243
- MC
- 641341
- Based in
- Belvidere, IL 61008 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
The route from Rockford, IL to Chicago, IL covers roughly 90 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,510 and $2,250, before packing or storage.
On the Rockford side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (85 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Rockford has a population of about 147,384 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,305 in Rockford), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
Cost of moving from Rockford to Chicago
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,870 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$1,510–$2,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Rockford (origin)
Two Men And A Trucknorthern Illinois
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Kevcor Services INC
- USDOT
- 1822310
- MC
- 655586
- Based in
- Loves Park, IL 61111 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 31 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Nelly'S Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2875835
- MC
- 965018
- Based in
- Rockford, IL 61109 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 30 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Mega Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2058233
- MC
- 720327
- Based in
- Rockford, IL 61109 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 25 trucks, 25 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Express America Of Rockford INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 633271
- MC
- 299681
- Based in
- Rockford, IL 61009 (0 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1996
Watson Septic INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 598474
- MC
- 798275
- Based in
- Davis Junction, IL 61020 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1995
Todd Special Services INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 725998
- MC
- 332256
- Based in
- Rockford, IL 61109 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Lex Freight INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3754628
- MC
- 1334231
- Based in
- Rockford, IL 61107 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Near Chicago (destination)
Nova Lines INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2559423
- MC
- 892806
- Based in
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Hmd Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 976560
- MC
- 415186
- Based in
- Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 409 trucks, 375 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Cdn Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 781203
- MC
- 332177
- Based in
- Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 310 trucks, 260 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Hub Group
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
- USDOT
- 801828
- MC
- 357193
- Based in
- Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Fx
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC
- USDOT
- 1194542
- MC
- 471387
- Based in
- Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 218 trucks, 219 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
New World Van Lines INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 258748
- MC
- 162485
- Based in
- Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 204 trucks, 189 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1985
Liv Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2196716
- MC
- 762386
- Based in
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 201 trucks, 201 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Celtic Cartage INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1197429
- MC
- 476351
- Based in
- Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 185 trucks, 185 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004