($599+) Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL

Hiring full-service movers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $1,699 and $7,488. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 788-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $379 - $2,528, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Jersey City and Chicago. For a rough baseline, movers based in Jersey City tend to start around $256 plus $139/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $4,399
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,253 - $5,291
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,777 - $7,488

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 Jersey City to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL

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

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

Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Illinois, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,106 and $3,756. 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 Jersey City runs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jersey City to Chicago:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,756

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Jersey City, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $885, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $95 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $190 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jersey City, NJ, and Chicago, IL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Jersey City to Chicago?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL

Plan on $576 - $1,626 for a rental moving truck on the 788-mile route from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $317 - $362
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jersey City to Chicago based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $576 - $1,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $617 - $1,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $819 - $1,626

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $190 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 Jersey City, New Jersey, usually costs about $885 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 788-mile drive falls between $317 and $362, 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 $63 and $379 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City to Chicago?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Chicago, IL

For larger DIY moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, 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 Chicago, Illinois.

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 $1,115 and $2,327.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,115 - $2,327
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,525 - $3,004

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jersey City, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $885.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $95 - $190 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Chicago?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Chicago, IL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chicago, side by side with Jersey City 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.