($1,007+) Chicago, IL to St. George, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to St. George, UT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,628-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to St. George, Utah, with costs ranging from $2,282 - $9,436. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,152. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chicago and St. George. 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 St. George:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,282 - $4,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,214 - $6,660
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,623 - $9,436

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 St. George.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to St. George, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. George, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chicago to St. George?

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 St. George, UT

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to St. George, Utah, cost between $1,546 and $5,027. 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 St. George:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,546 - $2,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,036 - $4,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,671 - $5,027

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and St. George, UT. 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 $753 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $161 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 St. George?

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 St. George, UT

Truck rentals from Chicago, Illinois, to St. George, Utah, range from $1,027 - $2,701 for the 1,628-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $557 - $637
• Daily insurance: $32/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 St. George based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $1,974
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,374 - $2,701

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $350 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $557 - $637 in fuel for the 1,628-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $753 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to St. George?

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 St. George, UT

If you're moving a larger household from Chicago, Illinois, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to St. George, Utah.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,551 and $3,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,379 - $2,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,551 - $3,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $4,021

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $81 and $161.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly five hours typically average $753.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to St. George?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs St. George, UT

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chicago and St. George to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 110. Average rent: $2,045/mo vs. $1,770/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 77 vs. 27. Safety index: 33.87 vs. 70.98.