Midwest · 12.8 million residents · capital Springfield

Moving Companies in Illinois

14 cities, 9,278 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Illinois to every other state.

14city hubs
9,278registered carriers
7,170interstate authority
$135/htypical two-mover rate

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Illinois has a population of about 12.8 million and 14 cities covered on this platform, led by Chicago, Aurora, Naperville. Across those cities we track 9,278 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 7,170 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Illinois run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Midwest region; the state capital is Springfield.

Movers by city in Illinois

Chicago 2,923 movers · 2,209 interstate · pop. 2.7 million Route
Aurora 824 movers · 675 interstate · pop. 181,505 Route
Naperville 1,184 movers · 966 interstate · pop. 153,114 Route
Joliet 694 movers · 561 interstate · pop. 152,241 Route
Rockford 120 movers · 85 interstate · pop. 147,384 Route
Elgin 404 movers · 329 interstate · pop. 115,476 Route
Springfield 58 movers · 45 interstate · pop. 112,989 Route
Peoria 42 movers · 29 interstate · pop. 110,920 Route
Champaign 70 movers · 50 interstate · pop. 90,000 Route
Bloomington 31 movers · 20 interstate · pop. 79,000 Route
Evanston 739 movers · 527 interstate · pop. 78,000 Route
Schaumburg 911 movers · 744 interstate · pop. 78,000 Route
Oak Park 1,244 movers · 906 interstate · pop. 54,000 Route
Carbondale 34 movers · 24 interstate · pop. 22,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Illinois

Local moves within a Illinois metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$570	$700	$850
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$690	$840	$1,020
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,120	$1,370	$1,670
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,770	$2,160	$2,630
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,680	$3,270	$3,990

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Illinois
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,940	$2,370	$2,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,910	$3,550	$4,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,850	$5,920	$7,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,770	$9,470	$11,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,680	$13,020	$15,890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Illinois?

Local movers in Illinois typically charge $135 to $230 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,120 to $1,670; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,850 to $7,220.

Which Illinois cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Chicago (2,923), Oak Park (1,244), Naperville (1,184), Schaumburg (911), Aurora (824) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Illinois?

Moves that stay inside Illinois are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.