($489+) Chicago, IL to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Fargo, ND

For the 648-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Fargo, North Dakota, full-service movers cost between $1,491 and $7,947. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $300 - $2,000 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chicago generally start around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chicago to Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,491 - $3,928
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,071 - $5,346
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,736 - $7,947

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 Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fargo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,050 and $3,433. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Chicago typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,050 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,334 - $2,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,433

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 Fargo, ND, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

A rental truck for this 648-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $504 and $1,365. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $206 - $236
• 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 Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $504 - $961
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $554 - $1,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $705 - $1,365

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 $206 - $236 for the 648-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 648-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $300 - $450.

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

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 Fargo, ND

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 Fargo, North Dakota. 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 $1,024 and $2,101.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,854

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 $75 and $150.
• 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 $700.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

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