($886+) Chicago, IL to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to McAllen, TX

For the 1,432-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to McAllen, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,261 and $9,217. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $282 - $1,880 (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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,261 - $4,975
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,943 - $6,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,118 - $9,217

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,440 and $4,863. 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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $2,666
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,475 - $4,863

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and McAllen, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $658 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,432 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to McAllen, Texas, running $923 - $2,594. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $428 - $489
• Daily insurance: $28/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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $939 - $2,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,295 - $2,594

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 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 $61 and $306 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $428 - $489 in fuel for the 1,432-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $658 in Chicago, Illinois, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 McAllen, TX

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 McAllen, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,530 and $2,978.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,308 - $2,305
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,530 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $3,930

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $658.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $141 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

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