($522+) Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Chicago, Illinois, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $1,503 and $7,875. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 703-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $302 - $2,016, 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 Baltimore. 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $4,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,139 - $5,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,031 - $7,875

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, 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 Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,040 and $3,682. 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,040 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,433 - $2,671
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,882 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and Baltimore, MD. 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 $706 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $151 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 Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 703-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $532 and $1,467, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $225 - $258
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $532 - $979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $563 - $1,151
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,467

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $151 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 $66 and $328 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $225 - $258 in fuel for the 703-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $706 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

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 Baltimore, Maryland. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,169 and $2,180.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,734
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,506 - $2,719

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $76 and $151.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly five hours typically average $706.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Baltimore?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Baltimore, MD

Day-to-day costs in Baltimore are close to what you're used to in Chicago: cost of living index of 93 versus 106, with average rent of $1,600/mo compared to $2,045/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago versus 64/100 and 27.28/100 in Baltimore.