($888+) Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL Movers

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 $2,205 and $9,155. 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: $2,205 - $5,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,785 - $6,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,856 - $9,155

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.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hialeah, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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.

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 Chicago, IL to Hialeah, FL

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,417 and $4,818. 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: $1,417 - $2,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,756 - $3,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,506 - $4,818

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and Hialeah, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $778 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $167 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Hialeah?

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 Hialeah, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,381-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, costs between $897 and $2,344, before these typical add-ons:

• 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

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,682
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $912 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,344

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 $83 and $389.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $167.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $489 and $558 for the 1,381-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 $778 for 2 movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Hialeah, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Hialeah, Florida, 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 $1,375 and $3,041.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,200 - $2,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,375 - $3,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,966 - $3,662

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $778.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $83 and $167 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Hialeah?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Hialeah, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chicago and Hialeah to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 119. Average rent: $2,045/mo vs. $2,749/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 77 vs. 68. Safety index: 33.87 vs. 54.23.