($922+) El Paso, TX to Chicago, IL Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,485-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, with costs ranging from $2,365 - $10,149. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $275 - $1,832. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between El Paso and Chicago. Local movers in El Paso typically start around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,365 - $5,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,203 - $7,080
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,498 - $10,149

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 El Paso to Chicago.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso 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 El Paso to Chicago?

Look for Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Illinois beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

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

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,376 and $5,207. 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 El Paso typically runs around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,417 - $5,207

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $137 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chicago, IL, 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 $641 in El Paso, TX. 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago, IL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,485 miles from El Paso, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, running $960 - $2,513. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $433 - $495
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from El Paso to Chicago based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $960 - $1,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,016 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,513

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 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 El Paso, Texas, usually costs about $641 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,485-mile drive falls between $433 and $495, 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 $46 and $275 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago, IL

If you're moving a larger household from El Paso, Texas, 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 Chicago, Illinois.

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 $1,555 and $3,062.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,346
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,926

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 $69 - $137 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $641.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso 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. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies 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: El Paso, TX 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 El Paso 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.