($638+) Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, costs between $1,883 and $7,468. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 961-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $300 - $2,000, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Chicago and Tallahassee. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chicago tend to start around $220 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,883 - $4,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,426 - $5,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,894 - $7,468

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tallahassee, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,200 and $3,946. 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 Tallahassee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,200 - $2,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,888
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,946

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $700 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 Tallahassee, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 961-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, costs between $638 and $1,762, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $306 - $349
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $638 - $1,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $682 - $1,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $846 - $1,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chicago, Illinois, usually costs about $700 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 961-mile drive falls between $306 and $349, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $300 to your total.

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

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 Tallahassee, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,199 and $2,357.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,199 - $2,357
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,663 - $3,126

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chicago, Illinois, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $700.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Tallahassee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Tallahassee, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tallahassee, 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.

Our take

A move from Chicago, IL, to Tallahassee, FL, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,883 - $7,468 on the 961-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,200 - $3,946, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $638 - $1,762. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,426 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.