($481+) Chicago, IL to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Tulsa, OK

For the 690-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $1,467 and $7,440. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,952 (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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,467 - $4,126
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,170 - $5,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,567 - $7,440

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 Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tulsa, 45% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Oklahoma Trucking Association, the group most Oklahoma 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 Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,075 and $3,501. 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,793 - $3,501

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 Tulsa, OK, 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 $683 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 Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

Renting a moving truck for the 690-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $481 and $1,323, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $214 - $245
• Daily insurance: $29/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 Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $481 - $985
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $568 - $1,126
• 4+ bedrooms: $675 - $1,323

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 $317 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $214 - $245 in fuel for the 690-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $683 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

For larger DIY moves from Chicago, Illinois, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,104 and $2,138.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,720
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,104 - $2,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,748

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 $683.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Tulsa?

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.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Tulsa, OK

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

A move from Chicago, IL, to Tulsa, OK, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,467 - $7,440 on the 690-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,075 - $3,501, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $481 - $1,323. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,170 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Imperial and Hilti.