($905+) Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,508-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,233 - $9,925. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $289 - $1,928. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chicago and El Paso. Local movers in Chicago typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,233 - $5,367
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,040 - $6,566
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,287 - $9,925

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 El Paso.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In El Paso, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to El Paso, TX

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $1,503 and $5,307. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chicago costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $2,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,884 - $3,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,463 - $5,307

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $675 in Chicago, IL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $145 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your El Paso, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,508 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to El Paso, Texas, running $982 - $2,762. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $463 - $529
• 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 El Paso based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,845
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $990 - $2,261
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chicago, Illinois, usually costs about $675 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,508-mile drive falls between $463 and $529, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $289 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

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 El Paso, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,507 and $2,877.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $2,438
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,507 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,929 - $4,003

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to El Paso?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs El Paso, TX

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