($638+) Tallahassee, FL to Chicago, IL Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $1,800 and $6,718. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 961-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $291 - $1,940, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tallahassee and Chicago. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tallahassee tend to start around $293 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,800 - $4,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,293 - $5,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,432 - $6,718

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 Tallahassee to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Chicago, IL

Specialty needs vary by market: 80% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chicago, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Illinois, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,200 and $3,984. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tallahassee runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,200 - $2,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,440 - $2,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,980 - $3,984

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $679 in Tallahassee, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Chicago, IL, destination before booking.

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

A rental truck for this 961-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $638 and $1,814. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $297 - $339
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $638 - $1,195
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $716 - $1,377
• 4+ bedrooms: $864 - $1,814

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tallahassee, Florida, usually costs about $679 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 961-mile drive falls between $297 and $339, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $291 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tallahassee, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,152 and $2,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,080 - $1,869
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,632 - $3,156

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tallahassee, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $679.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Tallahassee 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.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee 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

How you handle your interstate move from Tallahassee, FL, to Chicago, IL, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,800 - $6,718 on the 961-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,200 - $3,984 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $638 - $1,814 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,293 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chicago tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and delicious food, though high crime rate and temperamental weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include U.S. Government and Chicago Public Schools.