($1,262+) Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Chicago, Illinois, to Sacramento, California, costs between $2,317 and $10,935. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,041-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $343 - $2,288, 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 Chicago and Sacramento. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chicago tend to start around $220 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 Chicago to Sacramento:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,317 - $5,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,298 - $7,602
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,246 - $10,935

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,666 and $5,927. 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 Chicago typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,666 - $3,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,660
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,863 - $5,927

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Chicago, IL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $801, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $86 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $172 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chicago, IL, and Sacramento, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,041-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Sacramento, California, costs between $1,225 and $3,481, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $743 - $849
• 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 Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,482
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,657 - $3,481

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 $801.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $743 - $849 for the 2,041-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 $69 and $372, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 per night for hotel stops on the 2,041-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $343 - $515.

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

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 Sacramento, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Sacramento, California, 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 $1,810 and $3,657.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,575 - $2,819
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,290 - $4,935

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 $86 - $172 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 $801.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Sacramento, 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.