Illinois to Texas
Moving from Illinois to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Illinois to Texas paid a median $3,800. 23,509 people made the move in 2024, and 18,189 went the other way. Chicago to Dallas, the most common run in our file, is 967 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,800
median, 59 priced reviews
Moved last year
23,509
IL to TX, 2024
Typical drive
967 mi
Chicago to Dallas
Cost of living
-2.9%
TX 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 Texas moving cost
Across 59 priced reviews of moves from Illinois to Texas, the median was $3,800 and the middle half paid $2,459 to $6,253. 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 Dallas 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 Texas run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Illinois to Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sannah Van Lines Inc | Anaheim, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3467713 | 2 | 572.9 mean, dated | $3,745 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Allways Moving and Storage | Dallas, TX | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1387641 | 2 | 401.5 mean, dated | $2,485 | 6 Sept 2014 |
| Reebie Storage & Moving | Franklin Park, IL | CarrierUSDOT 1343707 | 2 | 162.8 mean, dated | $14,000 | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Moving Depot | Shelton, CT | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 942730 | 2 | 101.0 mean, dated | $3,000 | 24 Sept 2021 |
| MID Moving and Storage | Chicago, IL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1628869 | 2 | 81.5 mean, dated | $4,900 | 6 Jan 2015 |
| My Chicago Moving | Chicago, IL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2395242 | 2 | 71.0 mean, dated | $11,000 | 19 Oct 2017 |
| EZ Moving Group | Wheeling, IL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 31.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 6 Nov 2018 |
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 Texas
1 of 5 · 28 Aug 2026 · reported $761
“If I could give zero stars I would! On July 21, 2026 we placed an order with TCI Logistics to transport a vehicle we needed to ship from IL to TX. Our request was to pick the car up either August 16, 2026 or August 17, 2026 as the vehicle absolutely had to arrive in TX on August 18, 2026. Dave Pan,…”
1 of 5 · 7 Aug 2026 · reported $8,500
“This company sucks !! They lost 1/4 of my stuff from my move from Illinois to Texas!! This was not a cheap move 8,000+ plus storage fees I can not get any help no copies of paperwork to match up what was loaded put in storage and then delivered!! Family heirlooms that are irreplaceable! To move…”
5 of 5 · 9 Apr 2026 · reported $4,230
“I had to move out of my place in a hurry because of a sudden change in my plans, and I was not really prepared for it. The movers adjusted to my situation without making things difficult for me. They worked through my unorganized packing and still managed to get everything sorted. By the time we…”
What went wrong on this run: of 59 reviews, 42% mention damage and 29% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Illinois taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
Census counts both ways. ACS 2024 puts the Illinois to Texas flow at 23,509 people, with a margin of plus or minus 4,417. The reverse flow, Texas to Illinois, is 18,189. Those are headcounts of people who changed states, not a ranking of reasons.
Cost of living and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 uses the US as the base. Illinois is 100.0 and Texas is 97.1. Illinois taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages. The index and the wage tax difference are cost facts, not a reason we assign to the move.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service
The common run. In our file the most common trip is Chicago to Dallas, 967 miles, about 17 hours of driving. Those hours are the road time. Load, haul, and the delivery window are what fill the days on the order. Long distance moves are priced by weight and miles.
What the reviews show. We have 59 reviews on this lane. The median reported price is $3,800 across 59 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,459 to $6,253. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so treat the median as a file figure, not a quote for your home.
Damage and delay. Of those reviews, 42% mention damage and 29% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a clock time you pick the night before. Ask for that window in writing before you pay a deposit.
Before you book
Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
License first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check both before you talk price. Haulest is not a carrier. Use the license lookup if you want the federal record in front of you.
Estimate type and the 110 percent rule. Ask whether the estimate is binding or not to exceed. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule and a close read of the estimate belong in the file before you sign.
Window and deposit. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service. Deposit terms should say how much is due, when, and what happens if you cancel. Read deposit terms against the order before money moves. If the paper is vague on either point, ask for a rewrite before you book.
Leaving Illinois, arriving in Texas.
| Illinois | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 100.0 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $337,900 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 43 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 18,189 arrived from Texas | 23,509 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).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Illinois to Texas in the ACS figures?
- ACS 2024 counts 23,509 people who moved from Illinois to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 4,417. The reverse flow is 18,189 people who moved from Texas to Illinois. The figures are headcounts, and they do not explain motives.
- How long is the most common run in your file?
- The most common run is Chicago to Dallas, 967 miles, about 17 hours of driving. That figure is driving time, not a promised delivery day. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What is the median price reported on this lane?
- The median reported price is $3,800 across 59 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $2,459 to $6,253. The file holds 59 reviews, and prices mix home sizes and distances.
- Do reviews on this run mention damage or delays?
- Of those reviews, 42% mention damage and 29% mention a delay or no-show. The shares apply to reviews in our file for this run. They are not a score for every carrier on the road.
- What checks matter before booking this interstate move?
- You need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing before money moves.
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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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