Compare ICC-licensed, independently checked moving companies across Illinois — and hire the ones we've actually verified.
Illinois moving revolves around Chicago and its collar counties — a dense, high-rise, permit-heavy market — while downstate corridors toward Springfield and beyond are longer, more rural hauls. Chicago winters and the city's building move-in rules make scheduling and an experienced crew genuinely important.
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 a USDOT number. Our Vetted & Verified badge confirms the credentials that apply to your move.
A sample from the 518 companies listed in Illinois — verified movers first. Check any credential yourself before you book.
The movers in our directory serve every major region of Illinois. Here's what to know about the busiest ones.
High-rises, elevator reservations and tight parking make this a logistics-first market.
A large collar-county suburb with steady family relocation.
An affluent western suburb where full-service, insured crews are the norm.
A growing southwest-suburb market and a common midpoint for downstate moves.
A northern value market; most moves here run longer-distance.
The capital downstate and a hub for longer in-state relocations.
Typical ranges to budget from — always confirm with a written estimate.
| Move type | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Local move (1–2 bedroom) | $400 – $1,200 | Crew size, stairs/elevator, parking access |
| Local move (3–4 bedroom) | $1,000 – $2,700 | Volume, hourly crew, packing services |
| Long-distance out of state | $2,200 – $5,900 | 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 household goods within Illinois must hold a license from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and carry the required insurance. Interstate movers also need a USDOT number, which you can check on our Verify page.
A local 1–2 bedroom move typically runs $400–$1,200 (more downtown with high-rise access), and a long-distance move out of state usually lands between $2,200 and $5,900.
Late spring and fall, mid-week. Avoid deep winter for weather and the summer peak for price.
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