Compare ICC-licensed, independently checked moving companies serving the Loop and downtown Chicago — and hire the ones we've actually verified.
The 60601 ZIP covers the heart of downtown Chicago — the Loop and the lakefront high-rises along Michigan Avenue. Moving here is a logistics exercise: building move-in windows, freight-elevator reservations, certificates of insurance, and no-parking loading zones are part of nearly every job.
In Illinois, a company moving household goods within the state must hold a license from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and carry the required insurance; interstate movers also need an active USDOT number. Our Vetted & Verified badge confirms the credentials that apply to your move.
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Movers in our directory serve Chicago and the surrounding communities.
Lakefront high-rises just north.
Dense downtown neighborhood.
A booming residential-and-dining district.
Upscale high-rise living.
Growing downtown-adjacent area.
Just north of downtown.
Typical ranges to budget from — always confirm with a written estimate.
| Move type | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Local move (1–2 bedroom) | $450 – $1,300 | Crew size, stairs/elevator, parking access |
| Local move (3–4 bedroom) | $1,100 – $3,000 | Volume, hourly crew, packing services |
| Long-distance out of state | $2,300 – $6,100 | Distance, total weight, time of year |
| Packing & materials (add-on) | $300 – $1,200 | Home size and fragile/specialty items |
Figures are general guidance for planning, not quotes. Get a written in-home or video estimate.
Yes. A company moving you within Illinois must hold a license from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and carry insurance; interstate movers also need a USDOT number, which you can check on our Verify page.
A local 1–2 bedroom move typically runs $450–$1,300 (more with high-rise access and elevator reservations), and a long-distance move out of state usually lands between $2,300 and $6,100.
Late spring and fall, mid-week. Book your building's freight elevator and loading dock well ahead, and avoid deep-winter weather.
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