($607+) Chicago, IL to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Yonkers, NY

Hiring full-service movers from Chicago, Illinois, to Yonkers, New York, costs between $1,692 and $7,966. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 802-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $379 - $2,528, 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 Yonkers. 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 Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,692 - $4,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,726
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,116 - $7,966

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 Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Yonkers, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $1,163 and $3,655. 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 Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,025 - $3,655

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $95 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $190 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 $885 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 Yonkers, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Yonkers?

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 Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 802 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Yonkers, New York, running $578 - $1,586. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $323 - $369
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $578 - $1,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $636 - $1,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $773 - $1,586

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $190 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 $82 and $411 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $323 - $369 in fuel for the 802-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $885 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Yonkers, NY

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Yonkers, New York. 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 $1,138 and $2,171.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,171
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,605 - $2,894

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 $95 - $190 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 $885.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Yonkers?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Yonkers, NY

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