New York to Illinois
Moving from New York to Illinois
Reviewers who moved from New York to Illinois paid a median $3,687. 11,082 people made the move in 2024, and 7,781 went the other way. New York to Chicago, the most common run in our file, is 791 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,687
median, 32 priced reviews
Moved last year
11,082
NY to IL, 2024
Typical drive
791 mi
New York to Chicago
Cost of living
-7.4%
IL vs NY, 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
New York to Illinois moving cost
Across 32 priced reviews of moves from New York to Illinois, the median was $3,687 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $4,654. 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 New York 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 New York to Illinois
5 of 5 · 18 Sept 2026 · reported $4,654
“A big round of applause to the Customer Support team. I've had questions on the upside of being nervous during the week right before moving—ones about insurance coverage, box sizes, or arrival times—that I would get a clear answer right away from the REAL person on the phone, where you wouldn't…”
5 of 5 · 31 Aug 2026 · reported $3,687
“We were very impressed with the quality of work in the move of order #4527. We had a lot of boxes and furniture but they remained organized throughout the loading. Furniture, particularly fragile boxes, was handled separately and heavier furniture was properly secured. Unloading was also in good…”
5 of 5 · 18 Aug 2026 · reported $2,420
“We moved from NY to Chicago, they were on time, answered all of our questions promptly and they went above and beyond at pickup and drop off. If you are looking for a reliable team to make the move, look no further.”
What went wrong on this run: of 32 reviews, 28% mention damage and 19% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts, not a story about why anyone left.
Census shows a larger flow west. In the ACS 2024 figures, 11,082 people moved from New York to Illinois, with a margin of plus or minus 3,600. The reverse count is smaller: 7,781 people moved from Illinois to New York. Those are headcounts, not a story about why anyone left.
Price levels sit a bit apart. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. New York is 107.9 and Illinois is 100.0. Both states tax wages, and this page does not quote a rate for either one. The parity figures describe price level, not a reason to move.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window written on the order for service, not a clock time.
Driving time is hours, not a day count. The most common run in our file is New York to Chicago, 791 miles, about 15 hours of driving. We do not have a separate figure for days a truck spends on this run. Treat 15 as car time, then add loading and the delivery window on the order.
Price follows weight and miles. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, and the prices in our file mix home sizes and distances. The median reported price is $3,687 across 32 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,500 to $4,654. Use that band as context, not as a quote for your own shipment.
Damage and delay show up in a small sample. This lane has 32 reviews. Of those reviews, 28% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window written on the order for service, not a clock time.
Before you book
If the truck is late, you will want those pages, not a memory of a phone call.
Check the number and the authority. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the company up before you sign. Haulest is not a carrier and does not haul the load. Use the license lookup and keep the result with your paperwork.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask whether the price is binding or a not-to-exceed figure, and read how to read a moving estimate before you compare bids. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the page to keep open while you review that line.
Put the window and the deposit on paper. The delivery window is set on the order for service, so get that span in writing before pickup day. Deposit terms belong in the same packet; read moving company deposit so the first payment matches the contract. If the truck is late, you will want those pages, not a memory of a phone call.
Leaving New York, arriving in Illinois.
| New York | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.9 | 100.0 |
| Median home sale price | $620,500 | $337,900 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 43 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 7,781 arrived from Illinois | 11,082 arrived from New York |
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 New York, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Aug 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (New York homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from New York to Illinois?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 11,082 people moving New York to Illinois, with a margin of plus or minus 3,600. The other direction shows 7,781 people. The counts do not say why the moves happened.
- How long is the most common run in this file?
- The most common run in our file is New York to Chicago, 791 miles, about 15 hours of driving. That figure is car time. A household-goods truck still works off weight, miles, and the delivery window on the order.
- What price do the reviews report?
- Across 32 priced reviews the median reported price is $3,687, and the middle half runs from $2,500 to $4,654. The file holds 32 reviews. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not your quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the reviews on this run, 28% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. The sample is smaller, so treat those shares as a thin slice. A delivery window on the order is still the date language that matters.
- What should I confirm before booking this interstate move?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, delivery is owed on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, and the delivery window should be in writing. Confirm 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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