($1,134+) Chicago, IL to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 2,082-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,411 and $10,210. 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 $338 - $2,256, 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 Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,411 - $5,393
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,396 - $6,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,878 - $10,210

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 Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Washington Movers Conference, the group most Washington 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 Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,688 and $5,620. 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 Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,688 - $3,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,977 - $4,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,910 - $5,620

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $790 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 Tacoma, WA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

Plan on $1,134 - $3,487 for a rental moving truck on the 2,082-mile route from Chicago, Illinois, to Tacoma, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $747 - $854
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $2,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,548 - $3,487

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $169 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 $73 and $367 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $747 - $854 in fuel for the 2,082-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $790 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tacoma, WA

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 Tacoma, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,715 and $3,534.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,432 - $2,836
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,305 - $4,450

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 $790.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $169 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 Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,411 for a studio to $10,210 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,082-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,688 - $5,620. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,134 - $3,487, 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 $3,396 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.