($635+) Plano, TX to Chicago, IL Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 907-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, with prices running from $2,043 - $8,552. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $329 - $2,192 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Plano and Chicago are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Plano movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,043 - $5,052
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,543 - $6,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,331 - $8,552

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 Plano to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Chicago, IL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano, TX to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,163 and $4,075. 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 Plano typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,088
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $2,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,075

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Plano, TX and Chicago, IL. 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 $767 in Plano, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $164 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 Plano 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 Plano, TX to Chicago, IL

Truck rentals from Plano, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, range from $674 - $1,664 for the 907-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $316 - $361
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $674 - $1,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $687 - $1,471
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,664

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 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 $71 and $356 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $316 - $361 in fuel for the 907-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $767 in Plano, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Plano, 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 $1,160 and $2,272.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $2,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,272
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $2,979

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $164.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Plano, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $767.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Chicago?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Plano, TX vs Chicago, IL

Day-to-day costs in Chicago are close to what you're used to in Plano: cost of living index of 106 versus 112, with average rent of $2,045/mo compared to $2,100/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 41/100 and 76.98/100 in Plano versus 77/100 and 33.87/100 in Chicago.