Illinois to New York
Moving from Illinois to New York
Reviewers who moved from Illinois to New York paid a median $3,880. 7,781 people made the move in 2024, and 11,082 went the other way. Chicago to New York, the most common run in our file, is 790 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,880
median, 29 priced reviews
Moved last year
7,781
IL to NY, 2024
Typical drive
790 mi
Chicago to New York
Cost of living
+8.0%
NY vs IL, 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
Illinois to New York moving cost
Across 29 priced reviews of moves from Illinois to New York, the median was $3,880 and the middle half paid $3,080 to $5,355. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 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 | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Chicago to New York 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 Illinois to New York run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Illinois to New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Moving & Storage LLC | New York, NY | No FMCSA match | 2 | 162.7 mean, dated | $4,500 | 19 Aug 2021 |
| In and Out Moving & Storage, Inc. | Chicago, IL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 662633 | 2 | 131.3 mean, dated | $4,000 | 29 Jul 2015 |
| Moving Depot | Shelton, CT | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 942730 | 2 | 101.0 mean, dated | $8,000 | 27 Sept 2021 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Illinois to New York
5 of 5 · 30 Apr 2026 · reported $4,700
“They took great care in packing my electronic devices, books, and other miscellaneous stuff in the dorm. They labeled the boxes correctly, and everything was in perfect condition when they finished. Their attitude was also wonderful.”
1 of 5 · 18 Apr 2026 · reported $8,821
“If I could give a lower score I would. I used them 3 years ago and it still pisses me off. They jacked up the price last minute leaving us with nothing to do but start dumping our belongings to keep it in a reasonable budget still thousands more than we anticipated. Then when our stuff arrived we…”
5 of 5 · 11 Feb 2026 · reported $1,000
“Their service totally over exceeded my expectations. The staff was great all the way around from the secretary to the movers. We will definitely utilize them again in the future to move our family again.”
What went wrong on this run: of 29 reviews, 34% mention damage and 17% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse count is larger: 11,082 people moved from New York to Illinois in the same year.
Census both ways. ACS 2024 counts 7,781 people moving from Illinois to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 1,903. The reverse count is larger: 11,082 people moved from New York to Illinois in the same year. The figures are headcounts only.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. Illinois is 100.0 and New York is 107.9, so the New York index sits above the Illinois index. Both states tax wages. No wage rate is given here.
What the job looks like
The most common run in our file is Chicago to New York, 790 miles, about 15 hours of driving.
The common run. The most common run in our file is Chicago to New York, 790 miles, about 15 hours of driving. That figure is windshield time, not a promised count of days on the truck. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, and delivery is a window set on the order for service.
Review notes. Our file has 29 reviews for this lane, a small sample. The median reported price is $3,880 across 29 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,080 to $5,355. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 34% of the reviews mention damage, and 17% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Authority check. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Confirm both with a license lookup before any deposit. Write the USDOT number next to the name on the estimate so the two match. Haulest is not a carrier and will not be the company that loads the truck.
The paper price. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read every line in the moving estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Keep the 110 percent rule in the signed order so delivery terms are on paper.
Window and deposit. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service, and keep a copy with the estimate. Deposit terms belong in that same packet: how much, when it is due, and whether it is refundable. Read the deposit terms before you send money. A verbal date is not the window.
Leaving Illinois, arriving in New York.
| Illinois | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 100.0 | 107.9 |
| Median home sale price | $337,900 | $620,500 |
| Median days on market | 43 | 42 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 11,082 arrived from New York | 7,781 arrived from Illinois |
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 Illinois, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 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 (Illinois homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Illinois to New York
790 road miles, about 15 hours at the wheel (2 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 $295 to $442gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $295 to $590gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $354 to $397gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $397 to $645gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Illinois to New York moves paid a median $3,880 (29 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 21 Sept 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Illinois to New York in the Census figures?
- ACS 2024 counts 7,781 people moving from Illinois to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 1,903. The other way, 11,082 people moved from New York to Illinois. Those are counts of people, with no stated motive.
- How far is the usual run, and how long is the drive?
- The most common run in our file is Chicago to New York, 790 miles, about 15 hours of driving. Hours behind the wheel are not a delivery date. The delivery window is set on the order for service.
- What did people report paying?
- The median reported price is $3,880 across 29 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $3,080 to $5,355. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not a bid for your home.
- What share of reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 34% of the reviews mention damage. 17% mention a delay or a no-show. The notes come from 29 reviews in our file.
- Which checks matter before you pay a mover?
- Confirm 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. Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing before you send money.
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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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