Arizona to Illinois
Moving from Arizona to Illinois
Reviewers who moved from Arizona to Illinois paid a median $4,130. 6,130 people made the move in 2024, and 9,445 went the other way. Phoenix to Chicago, the most common run in our file, is 1,755 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,130
median, 30 priced reviews
Moved last year
6,130
AZ to IL, 2024
Typical drive
1,755 mi
Phoenix to Chicago
Cost of living
-0.7%
IL vs AZ, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Arizona to Illinois moving cost
Across 30 priced reviews of moves from Arizona to Illinois, the median was $4,130 and the middle half paid $3,000 to $5,500. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000–2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000–$5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000–$7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400–$9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000–$12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Phoenix to Chicago drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Arizona to Illinois
5 of 5 · 27 Aug 2026 · reported $4,130
“The move itself went great. The crew was on time, professional, and really careful with our stuff. No damage, nothing missing, so I can't complain there. My only issue was the communication beforehand. I had to call a couple of times to get updates on my delivery window, but once I did get through…”
5 of 5 · 1 May 2026 · reported $3,608
“I recently moved from Arizona to Chicago for my residency. I had to move in a hurry, and I had two bedrooms, everyone from the sales person to the actual man in the truck moving me, was really helpful. I got a great rate for a move, the quality was unprecedented. Super happy about the overall…”
5 of 5 · 5 Apr 2026 · reported $7,000
“Our experience with Marco and team was great. They moved us cross country from Arizona to Illinois. All of our belongings were packed carefully, and the team was courteous and professional throughout the experience. The best part was they delivered on time and even on a holiday. I highly recommend…”
What went wrong on this run: of 30 reviews, 40% mention damage and 13% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Census ACS 2024 counted 6,130 people who moved from Arizona to Illinois, margin plus or minus 1,899.
Both directions, in headcount. Census ACS 2024 counted 6,130 people who moved from Arizona to Illinois, margin plus or minus 1,899. In the other direction, 9,445 people moved from Illinois to Arizona. The figures are counts of people who changed states. They do not say why anyone made the move.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA regional price parity for 2024, with the US set at 100, puts Arizona at 100.7 and Illinois at 100.0. That index covers a broad basket of prices, not a quote for rent or a moving bill. Arizona taxes wages, and Illinois taxes wages. This page does not give a rate for either state.
What the job looks like
Our file holds 30 reviews for this lane, a small sample.
Miles, then the scale. The most common run in our file is Phoenix to Chicago, 1,755 miles, about 32 hours of driving. Plan on days on the road, not a same-day handoff. Long-distance moving is priced by weight and miles. Weight is the quiet part of the price.
Prices and what goes wrong. Our file holds 30 reviews for this lane, a small sample. The median reported price is $4,130 across 30 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,000 to $5,500. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 40% of those reviews mention damage, and 13% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
USDOT and the estimate. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check both before you book, using a license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read every line with a guide to the estimate.
The 110 percent rule and the window. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule before you rely on a low figure. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service. Deposit terms should be written too: the amount, the timing, and what the contract says if plans change.
Leaving Arizona, arriving in Illinois.
| Arizona | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 100.7 | 100.0 |
| Median home sale price | $453,800 | $337,900 |
| Median days on market | 62 | 43 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 9,445 arrived from Illinois | 6,130 arrived from Arizona |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Arizona, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Apr 2026 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Arizona homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How long is the common Arizona to Illinois run?
- The most common run in our file is Phoenix to Chicago, 1,755 miles, about 32 hours of driving. Plan on days on the road, not a same-day handoff. The delivery date is a window set on the order for service.
- What prices show up in the reviews?
- The median reported price is $4,130 across 30 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $3,000 to $5,500. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so use the median as a marker, not a bid for your home.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 40% of the reviews mention damage, and 13% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares are from 30 reviews in our file.
- What do the Census and price figures say?
- Census ACS 2024 counted 6,130 people moving from Arizona to Illinois, margin plus or minus 1,899, and 9,445 people moving from Illinois to Arizona. BEA price parity for 2024 is 100.7 in Arizona and 100.0 in Illinois, with the US at 100. Arizona taxes wages, and Illinois taxes wages, and this page does not give a rate.
- What should I check before I book?
- You need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, and the delivery window should be in writing. Get the deposit terms in the contract before you pay.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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