($592+) Chicago, IL to Wilmington, DE Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Wilmington, DE

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 752-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Wilmington, Delaware, with prices running from $1,706 - $7,881. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $316 - $2,104 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chicago and Wilmington 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 Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,706 - $4,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,300 - $5,707
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,995 - $7,881

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 Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Wilmington, DE

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wilmington, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,085 and $3,671. 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 Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,671

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Chicago, IL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $736, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $79 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $158 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chicago, IL, and Wilmington, DE, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Wilmington?

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 Wilmington, DE

Renting a moving truck for the 752-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Wilmington, Delaware, costs between $553 and $1,512, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $252 - $288
• 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 Wilmington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $590 - $1,234
• 4+ bedrooms: $754 - $1,512

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 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 $736 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 752-mile drive falls between $252 and $288, 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 $53 and $316 to your total.

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

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 Wilmington, DE

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 Wilmington, Delaware.

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 $1,148 and $2,188.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,600 - $2,849

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 $79 and $158.
• 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 $736.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Wilmington?

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 Wilmington, DE

Day-to-day costs in Wilmington are close to what you're used to in Chicago: cost of living index of 104 versus 106, with average rent of $1,812/mo compared to $2,045/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago versus 74/100 and 32.68/100 in Wilmington.