($661+) Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 899-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Burlington, Vermont, with costs ranging from $1,879 - $7,735. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $325 - $2,168. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chicago and Burlington. Local movers in Chicago typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chicago to Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,879 - $4,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,517 - $5,606
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,140 - $7,735

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 Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT

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

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

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 Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,151 and $3,794. 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 Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,420 - $2,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $3,794

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 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 $759 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 Burlington, VT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

Truck rentals from Chicago, Illinois, to Burlington, Vermont, range from $623 - $1,801 for the 899-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $310 - $354
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Burlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $623 - $1,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $651 - $1,355
• 4+ bedrooms: $817 - $1,801

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 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 $70 and $352 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $310 - $354 in fuel for the 899-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $759 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

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 Burlington, Vermont.

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 $1,256 and $2,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,079 - $1,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $3,129

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 $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

Good news for your budget: Burlington isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chicago. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 77/100 and 33.87/100 here versus 59/100 and 56.67/100 there.