Moving costs to Uptown depend mostly on how much you're moving and how far it's coming from. Enter your details above for a number tailored to your move — the ranges below are typical starting points.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,300 – $2,750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,100 – $3,700 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $5,775 – $6,925 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $8,300 – $9,950 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | ~744 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| New York, NY | ~891 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,147 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,183 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ~2,178 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
A few things move the needle on your Uptown moving cost:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Uptown moves blend vintage courtyard buildings with lakefront high-rises across a dense, diverse neighborhood. A studio runs about $1,250–$1,500 locally, while a two-bedroom lands near $2,225–$2,675 in-town or $4,200–$5,025 on a weight-and-mileage move out of Illinois. MoveCost weighs whether you're in a walk-up courtyard flat or an elevator tower to shape your free estimate.
Access splits sharply here, and so does cost. Vintage courtyard buildings mean stairs, long interior hallways, and carries deep into the block from the street. High-rises swing the other way with elevator reservations and stricter move rules. Dense parking and narrow lakefront streets add crew hours either way. A large renter base keeps loads small and frequent, while some residents leave Illinois on long-distance weight-and-mileage moves.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Uptown runs about $4,200–$5,025, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
No — it's an informational estimate based on the details you provide. A licensed Illinois mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
No. MoveCost is a free cost calculator and matching service. We help you find and connect with the best licensed, insured moving carrier for your move — we don't operate trucks ourselves.
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