($810+) Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,154-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Orlando, Florida, with prices running from $2,134 - $8,117. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $318 - $2,120 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chicago and Orlando are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chicago movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,134 - $4,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,673 - $5,983
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,589 - $8,117

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 Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

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

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,262 and $4,568. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chicago typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $2,480
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,221 - $4,568

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $742 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $159 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Orlando?

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 Orlando, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,154 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Orlando, Florida, running $772 - $2,235. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $445
• 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

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $772 - $1,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,235

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $389 - $445 for the 1,154-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 $742.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,154-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $159 per night, adding $318 - $477 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $318.

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

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 Orlando, FL

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 Orlando, Florida.

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 $1,286 and $2,525.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,286 - $2,525
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,479

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $742.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $159 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Orlando?

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.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Orlando, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chicago and Orlando to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 106. Average rent: $2,045/mo vs. $1,943/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 77 vs. 41. Safety index: 33.87 vs. 50.43.