When moving to Chicago from Boston you need a reliable moving company. Move & Care movers are professionals who can handle the job.
When moving to Chicago from Boston you need a reliable moving company. Move & Care movers are professionals who can handle the job.
Move & Care can legally perform interstate moves. We hold a federal USDOT license #3212621 as well as a Massachusetts license: MC #1018431.
Every Boston to Chicago long-distance move is billed at a single, all-inclusive flat rate—the quote you approve is the price you pay, period.
No fuel surcharges, stair fees, or mileage surprises—our itemized quote lays out every cost upfront.
Need an overnight pickup or sunrise delivery? Our crew works around the clock to match building elevator windows and your schedule.
Plan confidently with at-a-glance insight into how Move and Care handles Boston to Chicago moves.
Expect delivery in approximately 2 – 4 days for Boston to Chicago.
Reserve your crew about 2 – 4 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.
Your quote covers truck, fuel, tolls, and labor—no surprise fees on Boston to Chicago moves.
Packing assistance, short-term storage, and white glove handling are the most requested add-ons when moving from Boston to Chicago.
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Here’s a sample table with estimated pricing for a full-service move from Boston → Philadelphia. These are industry averages — your actual quote may differ depending on many factors like item size, packing, timing.
Generally, the cost of a full-service moving from Boston to Chicago falls between $2,000 and $9,000, depending on the size of your belongings, the amount of items, and any extra services like packing or storage.
| Size of the Move | Typical Flat-Rate Range* | Delivery Window |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Small 1 Bedroom | $2,000 – $4,000 | 2–3 days |
| Large 1 Bedroom / Small 2 Bedroom | $3,000 – $5,000 | 2–3 days |
| Large 2 Bedroom | $4,500 – $6,500 | 3 days |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment / Townhouse | $5,500 – $7,500 | 3–4 days |
| 4 Bedroom or Larger Home | $6,500 – $9,000+ | 3–4 days |
*Extra services such as full packing, storage, or handling fragile items may add to the cost.
Flat-rate pricing includes fuel, tolls, trucks, basic labor, standard insurance, and a Сertificate of Insurance. Besides, the cost on your moving quote is final: no weekend surcharges, no hidden add-ons.
If you have a tight budget for moving, we’ll adjust the work to it and provide all possible services. Please, request a free estimate to find out the cost of your moving.
A move from Boston to Chicago with Move & Care usually takes about two to four days. The exact timing depends on factors like the size of your move, departure time, weather along the way, and access at your new place (loading docks, elevators, city permits, etc.)
We’ll start by loading up your home in Greater Boston, then head west for roughly 1,000 miles through Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before rolling into Illinois.
Your manager will send you a daily GPS update. Thus you always know where the truck is and when to expect your belongings.
A move from Boston to Chicago means covering nearly 1,000 miles and preparing for life in one of the nation’s busiest urban hubs. While the climate isn’t drastically different, Chicago’s scale, traffic, and building logistics call for some extra planning.
Just like in Boston, moving trucks in Chicago often need a curbside parking permit. We’ll help with both cities’ permits—providing truck size details, posting the required signs, and confirming everything with local authorities. Nevertheless, it’s up to you to apply for permits.
Apply for a parking permit in Boston
Apply for a parking permit in Chicago
Many Chicago high-rises, condos, and office buildings require elevator reservations and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) before movers are allowed inside. Our team takes care of these two directly with property managers so your move-in day goes great.
You’ll have a video call with our FMCSA-certified specialist in long-distance moves. They’ll inventory your belongings and provide an estimate. If needed, we’ll help arrange a Boston parking permit for the moving truck and deliver boxes or packing supplies in advance. Need a full-service packing? Let us know and our team will take it.
When the details are set, we confirm your moving date and schedule an early-morning departure to maximize daylight hours on the 1,000-mile route west.
You can reserve a parking place by yourself — ask friends or family to park their cars there for a while. Without a parking spot available, we’ll find the nearest one. But this may influence cost as we’ll need more time for transportation.
Move and Care’s uniformed team arrives and gets to work protecting your belongings. Every item is padded, shrink-wrapped, and secured before being loaded onto our air-ride truck. Two licensed drivers take turns behind the wheel, keeping the trip safe as we go through Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
You’ll get daily GPS updates, so you always know where the truck is and when to expect delivery in Illinois. If winter weather or Midwest traffic slows things down, we adjust the route right away to keep everything on track.
Need storage along the way? We can build a multi-stop route to include a storage facility that fits your schedule. We provide short- and long-term secure, climate-controlled spaces with 24/7 monitoring. Your items’ll stay safe until you’re ready for delivery.
In 2–3 days, we will arrive in Chicago. With elevator reservations and Certificates of Insurance already arranged when needed, our team moves everything into your new home —whether it’s a high-rise in the Loop, a townhouse in Lincoln Park, or a house in the suburbs. We reassemble beds and furniture, position boxes where you want them, and remove packing debris before we leave.
Every long-distance move with us includes basic insurance coverage protecting your items against loss or damage. We also offer full-value insurance options, so if something happens, repair or replacement costs are covered. Our team helps you choose the right level of protection, explains the terms clearly, and ensures your belongings are safeguarded from start to finish.
Our Professional movers make sure
that your move goes smoothly
and all your belongings are safe!
