Typical ranges by home size. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — run your details through the calculator above.
| 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 |
A move to Illinois generally costs $2,225-$2,675 for a local two-bedroom priced by crew hours, and about $4,200-$5,025 for a long-distance haul figured on weight and mileage. A studio coming long-distance sits near $2,300-$2,750. Where you land matters: Chicago, with dense high-rise buildings and tight parking, tends to price higher than Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, or Rockford, where access and loading conditions are usually simpler.
Within Illinois, the biggest cost driver is Chicago versus everywhere else. High-rise moves mean elevator reservations, long carries, and permit-controlled parking that stretch crew hours. Downstate and suburban jobs are typically faster and cheaper. Cold, windy winters can slow loading and occasionally cause weather delays, while summer is the busy, higher-priced season. A four-bedroom long-distance relocation runs roughly $8,300-$9,950, with downtown Chicago addresses landing near the top.
Popular Illinois cities: Evanston · Schaumburg · Bolingbrook · South Lawndale · Logan Square.
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A 2-bedroom long-distance move to Illinois typically runs $4,200–$5,025; a local move is around $2,225–$2,675. Use the calculator for a figure matched to your home and route.
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