($764+) Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,154-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, with costs ranging from $2,059 - $7,998. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $318 - $2,120. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Orlando and Chicago. Local movers in Orlando typically start around $188 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,059 - $4,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,553 - $5,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,132 - $7,998

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 Orlando to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando 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 Orlando to Chicago?

Movers licensed to operate in Illinois are typically members of the Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,249 and $4,260. 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 Orlando typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,333 - $4,260

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chicago, IL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $742 in Orlando, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

A rental truck for this 1,154-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $772 and $2,065. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $445
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $772 - $1,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,065

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $80 and $371.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $159.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $389 and $445 for the 1,154-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $742 for 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

If you're moving a larger household from Orlando, Florida, 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 Chicago, Illinois.

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 $1,273 and $2,631.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,100 - $2,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,631
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,338

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 $80 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $742.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Chicago?

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.
3. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs Chicago, IL

Day-to-day costs in Chicago are close to what you're used to in Orlando: cost of living index of 106 versus 106, with average rent of $2,045/mo compared to $1,943/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 50.43/100 in Orlando versus 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago.