($535+) Chicago, IL to Greensboro, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Greensboro, NC

Full-service movers for the 733-mile relocation from Chicago, Illinois, to Greensboro, North Carolina, cost between $1,520 and $7,805. 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 $292 - $1,944, 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 Greensboro:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,520 - $4,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,232 - $5,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,599 - $7,805

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 Greensboro.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Greensboro, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Greensboro, 61% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Greensboro, NC

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Greensboro, North Carolina, cost between $1,063 and $3,349. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chicago typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,063 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,260 - $2,653
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,349

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Greensboro, NC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $680 in Chicago, IL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Greensboro?

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 Greensboro, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 733 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Greensboro, North Carolina, running $535 - $1,404. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $227 - $259
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Greensboro based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $535 - $996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $578 - $1,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $673 - $1,404

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $146 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 $63 and $316 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $227 - $259 in fuel for the 733-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $680 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Greensboro, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Chicago, Illinois, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Greensboro, North Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,093 and $2,081.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $957 - $1,706
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,093 - $2,081
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,450 - $2,680

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 $73 - $146 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 $680.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Greensboro?

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.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Greensboro, NC

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

Our take

The 733-mile move from Chicago, IL, to Greensboro, NC, costs between $1,520 and $7,805 with full-service movers, $1,063 - $3,349 with a moving container, and $535 - $1,404 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,232 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Greensboro tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and delicious food, though miserable weather and boredom come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Guilford County Schools and Cone Health.