($1,070+) Chicago, IL to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Mesa, AZ

For the 1,740-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,368 and $10,346. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $326 - $2,176 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chicago generally start around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,368 - $5,373
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,242 - $7,425
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,083 - $10,346

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 Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Mesa, AZ

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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 Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,593 and $5,206. 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 Chicago runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,593 - $2,976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,059 - $4,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,674 - $5,206

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 $762 in Chicago, IL. 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 $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $163 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 Mesa, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Mesa?

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 Mesa, AZ

Plan on $1,091 - $3,114 for a rental moving truck on the 1,740-mile route from Chicago, Illinois, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $602 - $688
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,091 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,099 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,444 - $3,114

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 $762.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $602 - $688 for the 1,740-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 $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 per night for hotel stops on the 1,740-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $326 - $490.

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

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 Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Mesa, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,535 and $3,103.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,535 - $3,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,139 - $4,209

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $82 - $163 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chicago, Illinois, typically costs $762.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Mesa?

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. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. 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: Chicago, IL vs Mesa, AZ

Good news for your budget: Mesa isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chicago. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 77/100 and 33.87/100 here versus 38/100 and 55.33/100 there.