($492+) Chicago, IL to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Winston-Salem, NC

Full-service movers for the 707-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,522 and $7,128. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $292 - $1,944, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Chicago typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,522 - $3,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,188 - $5,150
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,839 - $7,128

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Winston-Salem, NC

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the North Carolina Movers Association, the group most North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,052 and $3,239. 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 Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,325 - $2,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,740 - $3,239

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 $680, 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 $73 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $146 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chicago, IL, and Winston-Salem, NC, 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 Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Plan on $492 - $1,438 for a rental moving truck on the 707-mile route from Chicago, Illinois, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $219 - $250
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $492 - $923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $712 - $1,438

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 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 $680 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 707-mile drive falls between $219 and $250, 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 $49 and $292 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 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 $997 and $2,138.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $997 - $2,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,476 - $2,804

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $73 - $146 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chicago, Illinois, typically costs $680.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, NC, 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 $1,522 - $7,128 on the 707-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,052 - $3,239, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $492 - $1,438. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,188 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.