($426+) Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS Movers
Moving from Chicago, IL, to Overland Park, KS, runs anywhere from $426 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,408 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 522 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,106, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,408 or more.
- Moving containers run $909 - $2,893, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $426 - $1,041.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Chicago, IL, to Overland Park, KS. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,021 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
There are 3 main ways to move from Chicago to Overland Park: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,021 - $4,764. Moving containers run about 44% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 78% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 1 to 6 days for this 522-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 522-mile route from Chicago to Overland Park, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $1,106 - $3,468 with full-service movers, $909 - $1,646 with a container, $426 - $782 with a rental truck, or $810 - $1,511 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $2,021 - $4,764 full-service, $1,141 - $2,436 by container, $436 - $946 by rental truck, or $989 - $1,912 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $3,676 - $7,408 full-service, $1,534 - $2,893 by container, $522 - $1,041 by rental truck, or $1,317 - $2,433 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
Full-service movers for the 522-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $1,106 and $7,408. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $318 - $2,120, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Chicago typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chicago to Overland Park:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $3,468
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,021 - $4,764
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,676 - $7,408
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chicago to Overland Park.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Overland Park, 61% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $530 - $5,300 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready60% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $212 - $1,272/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $318 - $2,544 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage10% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs59% of local movers | $1,060 - $3,180 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,650 - $10,600 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $794 - $1,508 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items28% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $1,060 - $2,650 |
| Piano | Any piano type42% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $848 - $3,710 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling11% of local movers | $318 - $1,590 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $689 - $2,120 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $318 - $15,900+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $318 - $3,710+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Chicago to Overland Park?
Movers licensed to operate in Kansas are typically members of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Chicago, IL. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $909 and $2,893. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Chicago typically costs about $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chicago to Overland Park:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $909 - $1,646
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,141 - $2,436
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,534 - $2,893
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $159 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $742 in Chicago, IL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Overland Park, KS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Illinois to Kansas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $909. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,141 - $2,436.
What are the best moving containers Chicago to Overland Park?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Chicago to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Chicago:
- Move-tastic (5.0/5), 17 years in business
- Windy City Movers Inc. (4.6/5), 44 years in business
- STI Moving & Storage Inc. (4.7/5), 21 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
Truck rentals from Chicago, Illinois, to Overland Park, Kansas, range from $426 - $1,041 for the 522-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $176 - $201
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
- Chicago daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chicago to Overland Park based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $426 - $782
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $436 - $946
- 4+ bedrooms: $522 - $1,041
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $426 - $1,041 when pricing out a rental truck from Chicago to Overland Park. Fuel alone runs $176 - $201, and overnight lodging ($159/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $159 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $69 and $345 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $176 - $201 in fuel for the 522-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $742 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Overland Park?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS
For larger DIY moves from Chicago, Illinois, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Overland Park, Kansas.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $989 and $1,912.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chicago to Overland Park:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,511
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $989 - $1,912
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,433
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $80 - $159 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $742.
What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Overland Park?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Chicago to Overland Park. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Overland Park, KS
Good news for your budget: Overland Park isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chicago. Cost of living index runs 106 there against 106 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 77/100 and 33.87/100 here versus 35/100 and 75.27/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Overland Park, KS to Chicago, IL guide.
Why you should use moveBuddha to find a mover:
In the past 3 months, we've processed 10 real quotes from Illinois to Kansas, so our pricing data stays current. Use our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and spot bad actors early. We track 314 movers licensed in Illinois, useful context for sizing up this 522-mile move.
Our take
The 522-mile move from Chicago, IL, to Overland Park, KS, costs between $1,106 and $7,408 with full-service movers, $909 - $2,893 with a moving container, and $426 - $1,041 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,021 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include ASE Group and Synergy Group.
FAQs: Moving from Chicago, IL, to Overland Park, KS
What are the best neighborhoods in Overland Park?
For families, Beverly Estates, Brookridge Estates, and Mills Farm are worth a look in Overland Park. If you're moving solo or without kids, Downtown Overland Park, Oak Park, and South Lake tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Kansas?
In Kansas, the Transportation Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission monitors, licenses, and regulates intrastate motor carriers like movers. The state’s Corporation Commission issues moving companies operating authority in the form of KCC Numbers, which customers can verify online here before hiring a mover.
What do local movers charge in Chicago?
Local movers based in Chicago typically start around $220 as a base rate, plus $100/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Overland Park run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
How much does it cost to move from Chicago, IL to Overland Park, KS?
Costs on this route range from around $426 to $7,408, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,106 and $7,408, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What percentage of Chicago movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 42% of movers in Chicago handle piano moves, and 28% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.