($1,465) Cost of Moving From Illinois to Utah

There are many factors that influence Illinois moving costs. The cost to move from Illinois to Utah will depend on these factors:

• Move size: Moving a large home costs more than moving a studio apartment.
• Time of year: The peak moving season in Illinois is in the summer, so moving companies will likely charge more.
• DIY vs. professional mover: DIY moving services are cheaper but you do all the heavy lifting compared to letting the pros handle your move.

• Weather: Utah's temperatures are extreme, with cold temperatures in winter due to its elevation, and very hot summers statewide (with the exception of mountain areas and high mountain valleys). Utah is usually protected from major blasts of cold air by mountains lying north and east of the state. Utah, like most of the western United States, has few days of thunderstorms. On average there are fewer than 40 days of thunderstorm activity during the year, although these storms can be briefly intense when they do occur.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
• Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
• Moving permits: Utah does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form so that all your mail will get properly forwarded to Utah. Get started here.
• Mover's insurance: Interstate moving companies are required under federal law to provide basic insurance — also called “released value protection” — free of charge to all moving customers. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

While you’re in Utah, you won’t be bored. These are some of the coolest places to visit in your new home state:

• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Arches National Park
• Zion National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
• Park City
• Temple Square
• Dinosaur National Monument
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Lake Powell
• Dead Horse Point State Park
• Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Great Salt Lake
• Antelope Island
• Natural Bridges National Monument
• Bonneville Salt Flats
• Golden Spike National Historic Site
• Mirror Lake
• Goblin Valley State Park
• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area