($1,049+) Chicago, IL to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Gilbert, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,743-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Gilbert, Arizona, with prices running from $2,414 - $10,448. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chicago and Gilbert 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 Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,414 - $5,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,306 - $6,930
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,504 - $10,448

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 Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Gilbert, AZ

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

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,563 and $5,370. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Gilbert. If you go over that window, storage in Chicago adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,563 - $2,976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,959 - $4,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,838 - $5,370

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 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 $762 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 Gilbert, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Gilbert?

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 Gilbert, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,743-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $1,091 and $3,144, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $603 - $690
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,091 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,203 - $2,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $3,144

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $603 - $690 for the 1,743-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 $762.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,743-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $490 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ

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 Gilbert, Arizona.

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 $1,567 and $3,201.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,392 - $2,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,567 - $3,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,603

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 $82 and $163.
• 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 $762.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Gilbert, AZ

Good news for your budget: Gilbert isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chicago. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 77/100 and 33.87/100 here versus 29/100 and 85.23/100 there.