Get quotes from Moving Companies in Illinois

There are 2 ways to find moving companies on MoverJunction

• Either Search our extensive Movers Directory yourself and contact the movers you like or
• Give us the chance to offer you up to 4 moving companies, instantly

Our Movers Directory is easy to use. Just click either the ‘city you want to move to in Illinois’ or the ‘city you are moving from’ and you will be taken to the page where the best movers in that particular destination are displayed. Choose any mover based on your preference, which can be the moving quote or any factor that you feel is important. As both local and long-distance moving companies are available here, it is easy for you to book your move with one click.

To know more about the mover, click on the specific mover’s name, which will provide you more details about the company.

While you click on the mover, you will get more information about the company, including the services offered – whether it is offering just local moving or deliver both local and long-distance moving services. Apart from that, you will get to know the MC and DOT numbers of the specific mover that proves it is certified and approved by authorities. As the year of establishment is also mentioned on the page, it becomes easy to identify how long it in business.

While you hire a moving company, one big concern is when to contact them for any specific purpose. The operating hours differ for each mover and to ease your concern, we provide the ‘hours of operation’ on each day. Also, a few movers in Illinois operate even on weekends, and hence, when you are told that the household belongings will be delivered within specific working days, you can calculate the date you’ll receive your stuff at the new home.

If you are moving to Illinois from anywhere faraway, for example – from Maine or Washington, you might not be interested to hire a moving company in Illinois, instead would consider a mover in your location. You need not worry about that. As we have a presence across the US, our network is vast and consists of movers from every state. You can hire a mover in your location through MoverJunction and the process is just the same as we talked about in Illinois.

How much does it cost to move to Illinois?

Where in Illinois are you moving to? The state is spread over 57,915 square miles and what’s your destination in Illinois? Similarly, from where are you moving to Illinois? While you calculate the cost for long-distance moving, we need to consider multiple factors which include your current location, the destination you are moving to in Illinois, the volume of household belongings you move, the season you move, and the type of moving service.

You might be moving to Illinois from a neighboring state (Wisconsin or Indiana, or Kentucky) or maybe from the other side of the US (for example, Washington, or California, or Oregon). Based on where to move from and where in Illinois you move to, the moving cost will be different.

Here’s an approximate moving cost from different states to Illinois

While you calculate the moving cost to Illinois, the following factors need to be considered:

• Size of the move:

  How much stuff are you taking to the new home? The volume of your stuff is vital in determining the moving cost. The heavier your stuff is, the more you will need to spend.

• Distance between your origin and destination in Illinois:

  You need to know that the distance between your origin and destination in Illinois is crucial in deciding the total moving budget. The fuel charge along with other expenses on the route will determine the moving cost.

• Packing services:

  While you hire a moving company in Illinois, you might ask it to handle the packing part, for which the mover will bring home packing materials and the cost will be added to the total moving cost.

• Moving add-ons:

  While you can ask for an extra service when you require, like disassembling and reassembling furniture, moving specialty items, and moving supplies, you need to be prepared to add it up to the total moving cost.

• Storage:

  While reaching the home in Illinois, you would feel the need for an extra storage place to keep your belongings for a specific period and you can hire a storage unit from the moving company in Illinois. However, the rent will reflect in the moving cost.

• Moving date:

  You need to be aware that the moving date holds special significance in deciding the moving cost. As most people move in summer, winter is the cheapest time to move as there are many chances to obtain better offers and discounts.

• Insurance:

  TWhen you insure additionally against the household items you are moving, it will get added up to the total moving cost.

There’s no ‘one cost' for moving to Illinois as the long–distance moving cost, like anywhere in the US, is determined by multiple factors.

What are those factors?

While moving to Illinois, the moving company you hire will consider the distance, the volume of household items you move, and the mode of transport you choose. Also, the mover will have specific factors that decide the cost.

Illinois is spread just over 1,982 square miles but where in Illinois you move is also a big factor when we calculate the moving cost. You may be moving to Illinois from a neighboring state (Maryland, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania) or a faraway state (Idaho, Arizona, or Washington) and the cost would be different based on where you are moving in.

Here’s an approximate moving cost from different states to Illinois

While moving within Illinois, the moving cost is calculated differently. This is because; any moving within the state boundaries is local moving, especially within a 100-mile radius. And the movers in Illinois calculate the local moving costs on an hourly basis. It is calculated based on the hours taken plus the number of workers you need to complete the task.

To move within Illinois, you would require coughing up approximately about $50-$75 per mover per hour. Usually, a home moving in Illinois would take a minimum of 2 laborers and 2 hours in addition to the 1 hour drive time and this means you would need to pay for at least 3 hours for 2 movers. The lowest amount you can expect a mover in Illinois to bill you would be between $250 and $300 unless your move needs more hours or more people.

To get a clearer picture of moving cost within Illinois, consider the following:

To know more about local moving costs, read the MoverJunction guide on local moving quotes.

When you have to move outside Illinois, (interstate or long-distance), hiring a full-service moving company or a partial moving service company is the best option as you need to travel thousands of miles. However, to move locally in Illinois, you don’t need to hire a professional company but multiple options can save you hundreds of dollars.

Different ways to move somewhere inside Illinois

• Hire a full-service or partial moving service company

  When you rent a moving company in Illinois, it relieves the pain of moving. With an experienced team of workers, the company will help you pack your belongings, load the truck, unload it, and arrange them inside the home. Your relocation will get a professional touch and the process will be fast and effortless.

  As a full-service moving company is expensive, you can even go for a partial moving service company if the budget is beyond your reach. However, the partial moving company will only help you load the truck and unload it.

• Hire a truck and load it with your stuff

  When you feel there is no need to hire a professional company, you can rent a truck and fill it with the household stuff to drive it to the new home in Illinois. It is cheaper and you have the freedom to take moving-related decisions. The only cost you need to bear is the truck rental, which may be somewhere around $30 to $47 per day plus the fuel cost.

• Hire a portable container

  Portable moving containers are comparatively new and have gained popularity for the convenience to fill them with your stuff. The company will deliver a container to your doorstep and you can fill your belongings in it as and when you feel like. Once you have filled it, the company will deliver it to your new address. A portable container within 50 miles would cost you around $400 to $500.

• Rent a tow behind cargo or utility trailer

  One of the easiest ways to relocate the home is to rent a utility trailer and tow it behind your vehicle. Fill your household belongings in the utility trailer but you need to make sure that you have just a limited volume of items.

• Move the stuff in your car

  Another easiest way to move the household belongings is to squeeze them into your car. Maybe it is a little tough to squeeze everything into the car with open seats, floors, and a trunk but this is extremely cheap and you don’t have to spend anything extra.

While moving within Illinois, you had multiple options, mostly DIY but moving interstate or cross-country are a little different. Here, your moving options are greatly based on how far you’re moving and how much you are taking along with you.

Though the DIY was a good option to move within Illinois, never try this to move cross-country as the trucks are expensive to drive cross country and not to mention the gas, drive time, and all the headaches that come with driving long distances.

To move cross-country or long distance, you’ve two options:

Full Service Moving:

When you hire a full-service moving company to relocate the home cross-country, the process becomes easier, smoother, and comfortable. A full-service moving company in Illinois will handle special items and can also take up additional add-ons whenever required.

Partial Moving Services:

A partial moving service company is a good option if a full-service mover is beyond your budget. The services are cheaper but help you load and unload the truck. You can also ask for packing services but you may require paying an extra amount.