($654+) Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC

Full-service movers for the 922-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $2,001 and $7,658. 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 $299 - $1,992, 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 Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,001 - $4,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,516 - $5,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,242 - $7,658

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 Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Myrtle Beach, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chicago to Myrtle Beach?

Movers licensed to operate in South Carolina are typically members of the South Carolina Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,198 and $3,762. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chicago costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chicago to Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,971 - $3,762

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Myrtle Beach, SC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $697 in Chicago, IL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Myrtle Beach?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC

A rental truck for this 922-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, costs between $661 and $1,664. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $334
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chicago daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chicago to Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $680 - $1,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $869 - $1,664

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $292 - $334 for the 922-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about 5 hours typically costs around $697.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 922-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $299 - $448 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Myrtle Beach?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Myrtle Beach, SC

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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,172 and $2,464.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chicago to Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $2,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,464
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,198

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 $75 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $697.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Myrtle Beach?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Myrtle Beach, side by side with Chicago on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.