Florida to Illinois
Moving from Florida to Illinois
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Illinois paid a median $3,597. 12,751 people made the move in 2024, and 24,410 went the other way. Miami to Chicago, the most common run in our file, is 1,344 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,597
median, 68 priced reviews
Moved last year
12,751
FL to IL, 2024
Typical drive
1,344 mi
Miami to Chicago
Cost of living
-3.3%
IL vs FL, 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
Florida to Illinois moving cost
Across 68 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Illinois, the median was $3,597 and the middle half paid $2,600 to $5,844. 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 Miami 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.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Florida to Illinois run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Florida to Illinois. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Movers Moving And Storage | Miami, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2861433 | 4 | 753.9 mean, dated | $3,150 | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Global Home Logistics | Boynton Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3400636 | 4 | 354.4 mean, dated | $3,752 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Old Town Van Lines LLC | Daytona Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 4023779 | 2 | 404.7 mean, dated | $6,355 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| M & D Pro Movers LLC | Hollywood, FL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 191.4 mean, dated | $9,000 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Nimbus Relocation Services LLC | Boca Raton, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 4151758 | 2 | 195.0 mean, dated | $9,584 | 4 Jun 2024 |
| CTC Moving Group | Hallandale, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2981609 | 2 | 104.6 mean, dated | $4,275 | 31 Mar 2018 |
| RoadRunner Moving and Storage | Houston, TX | CarrierUSDOT 658951 | 2 | 63.5 mean, dated | $3,500 | 8 Mar 2017 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Illinois
5 of 5 · 3 Sept 2026 · reported $4,588
“From the moment they arrived, the team got straight to work, no confusion, just a smooth and organized process from start to finish. Once we got to the new place, they asked where everything should go, reassembled what needed to be put back together, and made the whole transition feel seamless.…”
5 of 5 · 27 Aug 2026 · reported $8,200
“First time homeowners, tight budget, moving into a place we had worked years to reach in Boca Raton, FL. We did not have the most stuff but what we had mattered. Jerry worked with us on the most efficient plan possible, honest about what we needed, never tried to upsell. Crew fast and careful. At…”
5 of 5 · 20 Aug 2026 · reported $3,430
“Our moving day was much easier than expected because the crew was professional and hardworking. Patrick helped keep everything organized and made sure our belongings were handled with care. We truly appreciated the excellent service!”
What went wrong on this run: of 68 reviews, 26% mention damage and 24% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts of movers, not a story about why anyone packed.
Census counts both directions. In the 2024 ACS, 12,751 people moved from Florida to Illinois, with a margin of plus or minus 2,882. The reverse count is larger: 24,410 people moved from Illinois to Florida. Those are headcounts of movers, not a story about why anyone packed.
Price levels and wage tax differ. BEA price parity for 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 and Illinois at 100.0, with the US set at 100. Florida does not tax wages. Illinois taxes wages. The index and the wage tax are separate facts, and this page does not turn them into a reason people move.
What the job looks like
Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a center, not a quote for one household.
The common run is long. In our file the most common trip is Miami to Chicago, 1,344 miles, about 25 hours of driving. Driving time is only the cab. The load is priced by weight and miles, and the days on the road end in a delivery window set on the order for service.
Reviews on this lane are mixed. We have 68 reviews in this file. The median reported price is $3,597 across 68 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,600 to $5,844. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a center, not a quote for one household. 26% mention damage, and 24% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
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Check the carrier first. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you pay anyone. Haulest is not a carrier and does not haul your shipment. A license lookup is the boring step that keeps a bad actor off your driveway.
Get the price form in writing. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. Ask whether the estimate is binding or not-to-exceed, and read how an estimate is built before you sign. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. See the 110 percent rule before you treat a low number as the final bill.
Write the window and the deposit. The delivery window belongs on the order for service, in writing, not in a text you cannot find later. Deposit terms belong in the same contract. Read deposit terms before you send a large sum to a company you have not checked. A clear window and a clear deposit rule are worth settling before load day.
Leaving Florida, arriving in Illinois.
| Florida | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 100.0 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $337,900 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 43 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 24,410 arrived from Illinois | 12,751 arrived from Florida |
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 Florida, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Mar 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 (Florida homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Florida to Illinois?
- The 2024 ACS counts 12,751 people moving from Florida to Illinois, with a margin of plus or minus 2,882. The other way, 24,410 people moved from Illinois to Florida. These figures are counts only, and they do not explain motives.
- How far is the most common run?
- The most common run in our file is Miami to Chicago, 1,344 miles, about 25 hours of driving. The load is priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so plan around that window rather than a same day arrival.
- What do the review numbers say?
- This file has 68 reviews. The median reported price is $3,597 across 68 priced reviews, with the middle half from $2,600 to $5,844. 26% mention damage and 24% mention a delay or a no-show.
- What does the 110 percent rule mean on this run?
- On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate if you want that price form named in the contract. Put the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
- What should I check before I book?
- Confirm the mover has an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Florida does not tax wages, and Illinois taxes wages, but this page does not give rates. Read the deposit terms 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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