($570+) Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL

Full-service movers for the 849-mile relocation from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,740 and $7,374. 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 $377 - $2,516, 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 Bridgeport typically charge a base rate around $272 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,740 - $4,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,085 - $5,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,531 - $7,374

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 Bridgeport to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL

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

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

Look for Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Illinois 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 Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,045 and $3,461. 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 Bridgeport typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $1,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,455 - $2,870
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,461

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bridgeport, CT and Chicago, IL. 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 $881 in Bridgeport, CT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $94 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $189 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 Bridgeport to Chicago?

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 Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL

A rental truck for this 849-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $587 and $1,565. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $388
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Bridgeport daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Bridgeport to Chicago based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $587 - $1,074
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $634 - $1,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,565

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $189 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 $82 and $409 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $340 - $388 in fuel for the 849-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $881 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Chicago, Illinois. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,132 and $2,274.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,009 - $1,861
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,130 - $2,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,913

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $94 - $189 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for about five hours typically runs $881.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Chicago?

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. Connecticut Bulk Transport, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Connecticut Bulk Transport, LLC 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: Bridgeport, CT vs Chicago, IL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chicago, side by side with Bridgeport 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.