($879+) Chicago, IL to Ogden, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Ogden, UT

For the 1,387-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Ogden, Utah, full-service movers cost between $2,249 and $8,972. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $319 - $2,128 (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 Ogden:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $4,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,957 - $6,667
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,206 - $8,972

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 Ogden.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Ogden, UT

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

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

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 Ogden, UT

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $1,445 and $4,818. 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 Ogden:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,445 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,531 - $4,818

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $160 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Ogden, UT, 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 $745 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 Ogden?

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 Ogden, UT

Plan on $897 - $2,393 for a rental moving truck on the 1,387-mile route from Chicago, Illinois, to Ogden, Utah. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $470 - $537
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Ogden based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,682
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $922 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,197 - $2,393

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chicago, Illinois, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $745.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $470 - $537 for the 1,387-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $64 and $346, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 per night for hotel stops on the 1,387-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $319 - $479.

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

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 Ogden, UT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Ogden, Utah, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,361 and $2,896.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,024 - $3,970

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 $745.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $160 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Ogden?

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 Ogden, UT

Day-to-day costs in Ogden are close to what you're used to in Chicago: cost of living index of 107 versus 106, with average rent of $1,275/mo compared to $2,045/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago versus 44/100 and 53.06/100 in Ogden.