($901+) Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,508-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $2,131 and $9,018. 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 $289 - $1,928, 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 El Paso:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,131 - $4,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,959 - $6,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,148 - $9,018

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 El Paso.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In El Paso, 61% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 El Paso, TX

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $1,365 and $4,970. 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 El Paso:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,365 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,686
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,423 - $4,970

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and El Paso, TX. 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 $675 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $145 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 El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

Truck rentals from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, range from $901 - $2,434 for the 1,508-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $463 - $529
• 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 El Paso based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,726
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,434

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $675.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $463 - $529 for the 1,508-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $58 and $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,508-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $434.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

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 El Paso, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,453 and $3,035.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,254 - $2,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,453 - $3,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,976

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chicago, Illinois, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $675.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $145 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to El Paso?

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.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs El Paso, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in El Paso, 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

For a move from Chicago, IL, to El Paso, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,131 for a studio to $9,018 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,508-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,365 - $4,970. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $901 - $2,434, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,959 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to El Paso tend to point to low cost of living and pleasant climate, though hot summers and limited jobs come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Fort Bliss and El Paso Independent School District.