($668+) Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 961-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,973 and $7,664. 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 $300 - $2,000, 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 Tallahassee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,973 - $4,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,392 - $5,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,997 - $7,664

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida 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 Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,149 and $3,893. 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 Tallahassee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,178 - $3,893

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $700 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 Tallahassee, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

Truck rentals from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida, range from $648 - $1,809 for the 961-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $306 - $349
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $736 - $1,563
• 4+ bedrooms: $859 - $1,809

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 $700.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $306 - $349 for the 961-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 $60 and $325, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 961-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $300 - $450.

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

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 Tallahassee, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Tallahassee, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $900 and $2,469.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,242

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chicago, Illinois, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $700.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Chicago to Tallahassee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Tallahassee, FL

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