($814+) Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL Movers
Moving from Chicago, IL, to Hialeah, FL, runs anywhere from $814 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,826 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,381 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,084, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $8,826 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,326 - $4,737, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $814 - $2,332.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Chicago, IL, to Hialeah, FL. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,713 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL
There are 3 main ways to move from Chicago to Hialeah: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,713 - $6,112. Moving containers run about 36% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 67% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 3 to 8 days for this 1,381-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,381-mile route from Chicago to Hialeah, broken down by home size:
- Studio / 1 bedroom: full-service $2,084 - $4,775, container $1,326 - $2,450, rental truck $814 - $1,606, freight trailer $1,158 - $2,228.
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: full-service $2,713 - $6,112, container $1,727 - $3,317, rental truck $907 - $1,987, freight trailer $1,436 - $2,626.
- 4+ bedrooms: full-service $4,826 - $8,826, container $2,253 - $4,737, rental truck $1,108 - $2,332, freight trailer $1,839 - $3,532.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL
Full-service movers for the 1,381-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $2,084 and $8,826. 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 $334 - $2,224, 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 Chicago typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chicago to Hialeah:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,084 - $4,775
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,112
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,826 - $8,826
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 Hialeah.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL
Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Hialeah, 63% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $556 - $5,560 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready60% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $222 - $1,334/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $334 - $2,669 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage10% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs59% of local movers | $1,112 - $3,336 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,780 - $11,120 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $833 - $1,582 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items28% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $1,112 - $2,780 |
| Piano | Any piano type42% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $890 - $3,892 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling11% of local movers | $334 - $1,668 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: New City Moving | $723 - $2,224 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $334 - $16,680+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $334 - $3,892+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Chicago to Hialeah?
Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Chicago, IL. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.
Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL
Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,326 and $4,737. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chicago costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chicago to Hialeah:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $2,450
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,317
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,253 - $4,737
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $167 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $778 in Chicago, IL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Hialeah, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Illinois to Florida move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,326. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,727 - $3,317.
What are the best moving containers Chicago to Hialeah?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Chicago to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Chicago:
- Move-tastic (5.0/5), 17 years in business
- Windy City Movers Inc. (4.6/5), 44 years in business
- STI Moving & Storage Inc. (4.7/5), 21 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL
A rental truck for this 1,381-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, costs between $814 and $2,332. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $489 - $558
- 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
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chicago to Hialeah based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $814 - $1,606
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $907 - $1,987
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,332
Pro tip: A rental truck from Chicago to Hialeah looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $814 - $2,332. But once you factor in fuel ($489 - $558), overnight lodging ($167/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $167 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 $72 and $361 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $489 - $558 in fuel for the 1,381-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $778 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Hialeah?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Hialeah, FL
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 Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida. 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 $1,436 and $2,626.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chicago to Hialeah:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,228
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,626
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,839 - $3,532
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
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 $83 - $167 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $778.
What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Hialeah?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Hialeah quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Hialeah, FL
Day-to-day costs in Hialeah are close to what you're used to in Chicago: cost of living index of 119 versus 106, with average rent of $2,749/mo compared to $2,045/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago versus 68/100 and 54.23/100 in Hialeah.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Hialeah, FL to Chicago, IL guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Chicago, IL, to Hialeah, FL, 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 $2,084 - $8,826 on the 1,381-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,326 - $4,737 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $814 - $2,332 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,713 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Sedano's Supermarkets and Cordis International.
FAQs: Moving from Chicago, IL, to Hialeah, FL
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
Is Hialeah a safe place to live?
Hialeah has a safety index of 54.23 out of 100 and a crime index of 45.77, compared to 33.87 and 35.19 in Chicago. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
How walkable is Hialeah?
Hialeah has a walkability score of 68 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 51, compared to 77 and 72 in Chicago. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What are the best neighborhoods in Hialeah?
For families, Palm Springs North, Miami Lakes, and Hialeah Gardens are worth a look in Hialeah. If you're moving solo or without kids, West Hialeah, East Hialeah, and Hialeah Acres tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Florida?
Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services.
What percentage of Chicago movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 42% of movers in Chicago handle piano moves, and 28% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.