Florida to Illinois
Moving from Florida to Illinois
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Illinois paid a median $3,500. 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
$3,500
median, 72 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), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Florida to Illinois · median paid
$3,500
72 reviewed moves
1,344 road miles
Median and middle half of what 72 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Florida to Illinois moving cost
Across 72 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Illinois, the median was $3,500 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 to 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 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Miami to Chicago drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (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 3 Nov 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 | 754.0 mean, dated | $3,150 | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Global Home Logistics | Boynton Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3400636 | 4 | 354.0 mean, dated | $3,752 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Summit Van Lines | Fort Lauderdale, FL | CarrierUSDOT 924735 | 3 | 3734.1 mean, dated | $3,430 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Old Town Van Lines LLC | Daytona Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 4023779 | 2 | 395.0 mean, dated | $6,355 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| M & D Pro Movers LLC | Hollywood, FL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 211.0 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 | 105.0 mean, dated | $4,275 | 31 Mar 2018 |
| RoadRunner Moving and Storage | Houston, TX | CarrierUSDOT 658951 | 2 | 64.0 mean, dated | $3,500 | 8 Mar 2017 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Illinois
5 of 5 · 30 Oct 2026 · reported $2,800
“The 3 men who moved us were amazing - the entire move was organized and handled with care. They also made a second stop at our storage location and made sure everything fit in the truck perfectly! I would hire them again in a heartbeat. It truly was a 10/10 move!!”
5 of 5 · 8 Oct 2026 · reported $5,288
“Overall a great experience with this company. They were able to get 2 movers to assist me with furniture moving same day with short notice. The movers were respectful and courteous, they handled my belongings with care. They are reasonable in pricing, would recommend and use again.”
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…”
What went wrong on this run: of 72 reviews, 25% mention damage and 22% 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 72 reviews in this file. The median reported price is $3,500 across 72 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. 25% mention damage, and 22% 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 1 Oct 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).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Florida to Illinois
1,344 road miles, about 25 hours at the wheel (3 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $478 to $717gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $478 to $956gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $574 to $657gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $657 to $1,067gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Florida to Illinois moves paid a median $3,500 (72 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
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 72 reviews. The median reported price is $3,500 across 72 priced reviews, with the middle half from $2,600 to $5,844. 25% mention damage and 22% 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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Keep going
- Illinois to FloridaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in IllinoisWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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