Chicago, Illinois
Chicago moving cost September 2026
A local 2-bedroom in Chicago, as of September 2026, sits in a $1,200–$2,600 research range. Alley loading and a January walk-up are the variables that break a cheap hourly quote.
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| Home | Local research range | Longer haul research range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $500–$1,050 | $2,200–$5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $800–$1,600 | $3,000–$6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,200–$2,600 | $4,000–$8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,800–$3,600 | $5,400–$11,200 |
Planning range, not a bid. Research fallback compiled in September 2026 from published industry tables and public quote examples. Haulest does not yet have a large enough first-party sample to publish a median. A phone survey still wins.
On the ground
Chicago winter is a fee even when nobody names it. A January walk-up with ice on the rear stair is slower than the same building in June. High-rises in the Loop and along the lake want a reserved freight elevator, pads, and a COI. Permit parking and street-closure rules vary by ward. A lot of two-flats load from the alley. If that alley is blocked by a garage or a city truck, you just bought a long carry. Interstate out of Chicago is a major lane. Ask whether the estimate is binding and whether the 110% rule applies. Illinois ICC household-goods authority covers in-state work. FMCSA covers the rest. Check both.
Many North Side two-flats load from the alley. If a garage blocks the dock, the crew walks the long way with your dresser.
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