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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in Chicago, IL

Expect $1,990–$3,500 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 9–12 hours, ~11,000 lb of belongings), or $210–$510 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,740–$6,650.

Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 9.3-12.4 h$1,890$3,300BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Chicago

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,950–$3,430$200–$490
15 mi$2,010–$3,530$220–$510
30 mi$2,100–$3,680$240–$540
60 mi$2,270–$3,970$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,860–$3,260
April$1,990–$3,500
June$2,230–$3,920
July$2,290–$4,030
October$1,990–$3,500
December$1,890–$3,330

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Providence, Detroit, Richmond, Cincinnati), Chicago is slightly pricier for the same job.

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