Find a long distance mover in Chicago, IL

Find long distance movers in Chicago, IL

Find long distance movers in Chicago, IL

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Find long distance movers in Chicago, IL

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Top 10 long distance moving companies in Chicago, IL

Homeowners agree: these Chicago long distance movers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
J&G MOVING &STORAGE

J&G MOVING &STORAGE

5.0(1)
2 hires on HomeGuide
28+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
Ty L. says, "Prompt, courteous, and all business" Read more
The Hard Body Haulers Corporation - Chicago

The Hard Body Haulers Corporation - Chicago

5.0(1)
16+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
Derek M. says, "Victor and his team were phenomenal! They arrived on time and got straight to work taking everything down and moving it to where I needed it. I would highly recommend." Read more
STI MOVING & STORAGE INC.

STI MOVING & STORAGE INC.

5.0(1)
20+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
Emily F. says, "Five stars! Everything done quickly and professionally. Would use again and highly recommend!" Read more
Land Resolution Inc

Land Resolution Inc

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
4+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
Mari V. says, "Reliable, hard working and thorough!" Read more
First Call Freight And Haul LLC

First Call Freight And Haul LLC

5.0(1)
2 hires on HomeGuide
8+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
Gregory B. says, "Showed up on time ready to work. Would recommend them!" Read more
Dreiske Moving & Storage

Dreiske Moving & Storage

New on HomeGuide
46+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
We are the carrier of choice that delivers excellent service.
J&P Moving Service, Incorporated

J&P Moving Service, Incorporated

New on HomeGuide
1 hire on HomeGuide
25+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
J&P Moving is a family-owned local and long distance moving service with over 20 years of experience. We are proud members of the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association and 8-time winner of the prestigious Angie's List Super Service Award. No job is too small or too large--the same great service is given to all of our clients. We provide upfront, competitive pricing with no hidden charges and offer free estimates. Our experienced staff is courteous and willing to do the little things to make your moving experience an enjoyable one. -Call today, move today -Free, onsite estimates -Residential, commercial, office moves -Local, lon...
Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.

Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.

New on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Advanced Moving & Storage is a family owned and operated moving company with over 25 years of experience. We offer local and long distance relocation services to both residential and commercial markets. Other services we offer include packing, crating, storage, disposal/decommission, and military. Call us today to set up a no cost onsite estimate for your next move (630) 790-2500!
AAA Movers LLC

AAA Movers LLC

New on HomeGuide
60+ years in business
Serves Chicago, IL
1. Since 1964, we’ve helped families like yours have a stress-free moving day. From AAA Movers’ upfront pricing with no hidden fees, to our bargain box program, satisfaction guarantee, and innovative offerings, such as our Neighborhood Network, AAA Movers offers the best value of any professional moving company. We’re ready to show you the kind of personal attention only a family-owned business can provide. And remember, at AAA Movers, the most important thing we deliver is peace of mind, one box at a time!...

Your Long Distance Moving questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does long-distance moving cost?

Long-distance moving costs depend on the home size and the distance:

  • Moving a 1-bedroom home costs $1,500 to $5,800 for a move of 1,000 to 1,500 miles or $2,000 to $7,000 for a 2,500-mile move.
  • Moving a 2- or 3-bedroom home costs $3,000 to $8,000 for a move of 1,000 to 1,500 miles or $4,500 to $9,500 for a 2,500-mile move.
  • Moving a 4- or 5-bedroom home costs $5,000 to $17,500 for a move of 1,000 to 1,500 miles or $7,000 to $20,000 for a 2,500-mile move.

Other factors that impact the cost of a cross-country move include the season, moving insurance fees, optional packing and unpacking services, and whether you hire professional movers, rent a moving truck, or rent a moving container like U-Pack or PODS.

What is considered a long-distance move?

Most professional moving companies consider a long-distance move anything over 400 miles. This includes moves within the same state as well as interstate and cross-country moves.

How long do cross-country movers take?

A long-distance moving company takes 3 to 21 days to move your belongings from the first location to the destination. The time it takes to move your items across the country depends on the home size and amount of belongings, distance, weather conditions, and traffic.

The expected timeframe for a long-distance move is:

  • 3 to 10 days to move 400 to 800 miles
  • 4 to 12 days to move 800 to 1,200 miles
  • 5 to 15 days to move 1,200 to 1,700 miles
  • 6 to 20 days to move 1,700 to 2,400 miles
  • 7 to 21 days to move 2,400 to 3,300 miles

Another factor impacting the timeframe is whether the company combines your shipment with other customers' shipments, which adds extra stops for pickups and deliveries along the way. Ask the moving company if your shipment will be part of a "shared load" arrangement.

Is it cheaper to move furniture across the country or buy new furniture instead?

Moving high-quality furniture and appliances cross-country is typically cheaper than buying new items. Smaller and less-valuable items may cost less to replace than to ship or move across the country.

Keep these factors in mind when deciding if you should move your furniture across the country:

  • The item's monetary value
  • The item's current condition
  • Whether the item has sentimental value
  • Whether the item is a family heirloom
  • How long ago you purchased the item
  • Whether or not the item still fits your personal design style
  • How much it would cost to replace the item

Do you tip long-distance movers?

Tip long-distance movers $5 to $10 per hour or $40 to $80 per person per day. Your cross-country move may be handled by two separate moving crews—one crew that loads your belongings into the truck at the original location and another that unloads them at the destination. Tip each crew separately. If the driver who transports your belongings is not part of the crew that loads or unloads the truck, remember to tip them separately as well.

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