Springfield, MA → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Chicago

About 917 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,970–$7,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 2,923 in Chicago.

917 miroad distance
16 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,970–$7,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Massachusetts
To: Chicago, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 917 miles (777 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Chicago is a long-distance move of roughly 917 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to Illinois.

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 $4,970 to $7,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 31 min.

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Springfield), 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.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 917 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,420	$2,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,980	$3,640	$4,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,970	$6,060	$7,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,950	$9,700	$11,830
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,930	$13,330	$16,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,970

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,840–$2,700

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,970–$7,390

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1385753
MC: 527864
Based in: Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (413) 579-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 588111
MC: 285069
Based in: Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (860) 668-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 565153
MC: 222754
Based in: Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (800) 225-0249 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3086680
MC: 69622
Based in: Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (413) 886-9309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 822415
MC: 362564
Based in: Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (860) 680-3356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Affordable Waste Solutions INC

USDOT: 2272542
MC: 1092581
Based in: Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (413) 244-1943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clark Relocations LLC

USDOT: 3733749
MC: 1319014
Based in: Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Route Verify on FMCSA

Boomerang

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Boomerang Storage LLC

USDOT: 2204901
MC: 765077
Based in: Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (413) 535-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Springfield

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

Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (708) 398-6237 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (630) 271-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,980 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,970 to $7,390 for a two-bedroom, $7,950 to $11,830 for a three-bedroom and $10,930 to $16,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Springfield?

About 917 road miles (777 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Springfield to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,700. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Springfield–Chicago corridor.