Best Moving Companies in Illinois

International Van Lines (IVL) is an international logistics and relocation company. It began handling domestic moves in 2004 and has assisted thousands of customers since then. IVL brokers out most of its moves, partnering with companies that offer efficiency and quality for in- and out-of-state Illinois moves. IVL provides local and long-distance moving in all 50 states and international service to 180 countries worldwide.

IVL offers quick ballpark estimates. You can get pricing via its online cost calculator or by contacting a moving agent directly by phone. Our phone call with IVL lasted a little more than 20 minutes. Although they couldn’t offer us binding pricing, they thoroughly assessed our goods and moving needs.

International Van Lines is a quality option for basic loading and unloading needs in addition to antique or fine art services. It also offers packing supplies for semi-DIY moves, along with vehicle shipping and long-term storage.

American Van Lines (AVL) has been continuously in operation since 1995 and operates exclusively as a carrier. It has three main service hubs in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Its experienced movers average a decade of experience on the job and offer quality moving assistance for artwork, antiques, family heirlooms, and other high-value items.

AVL provides flat-rate pricing for all moves. This means your price will not shift between receiving your quote and moving, unless your inventory or service needs change. Our AVL representative spent nearly 40 minutes on the phone with us reviewing our service options and pricing for add-ons. Deposits can range up to 50% for booking but are typically closer to the 20% mark.

American Van Lines’ experienced workers make it our top pick for antique and art moving services. Custom crating and care for fragile or high-value items can be costly, but we believe the workers at AVL are worth the added cost. Beyond that, this mover offers secure storage facilities in certain locations, packing, unpacking, vehicle shipping, and more. However, you can only book AVL for a long-distance move in Illinois.

Safeway Moving Inc. is a nationwide broker with limited ability to operate as a carrier. Safeway offers long-distance service to all 50 states. It partners with high-quality moving companies and has strict insurance requirements for all its partner providers.

Safeway’s pledges of transparency and communication show in its pricing practices. This company only offers flat-rate estimates to help ensure your moving costs stay within budget and provide positive moving experiences.

Safeway requires an in-home or visual inspection of all goods to be moved before providing flat-rate pricing. Booking with this mover involves paying a 40% deposit up-front. While this is fully refundable, the hefty deposit could deter some budget-conscious clients.

Our representative spent nearly an hour walking us through the quote process when we called. This level of care should inspire confidence in clients who are new to the moving process.

Safeway Moving Inc. only provides long-distance moving to clients in Illinois. All long-distance moves include a month of free storage at your destination. Safeway provides long-term storage solutions should you require them. Safeway also offers packing, crating, loading and unloading, furniture assembly and disassembly, and vehicle shipping.

Interstate Moving & Relocation Group (IMRG) is a moving broker that facilitates moving services through its partner network in all 50 states. While it isn’t licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to carry household goods, its partners throughout Illinois offer quality assistance.

IMRG’s partners include both local movers and long-distance specialists. We like that this mover offers price-matching options and useful guides and resources for new moving clients.

IMRG’s representatives touted the company’s price-matching guarantees when we spoke to them for a moving quote. While this guarantee looks great on paper, be aware that Illinois’s state moving tariff may limit this option. You should ask about it when finalizing your price. Deposits total close to 33% of the final bill and are refundable until 72 hours before your scheduled move.

IMRG’s service profile is as diverse as its partner companies in a given area. This broker partners with both self- and full-service moving companies that provide varying degrees of moving assistance. Its partners offer residential and commercial services, along with GPS tracking and vehicle shipping for long-distance moves.

Moving APT is a moving broker that has been in business since 1999. Despite being a relative newcomer in the industry, it has more than 2,500 individual partners and carriers throughout all 50 states.

Moving APT’s small customer service team books moves with price-matching guarantees. Its movers offer simple loading and unloading or full-service assistance to help you transition to a new home. Moving APT’s site features detailed breakdowns of many of its top partners, including a dedicated page outlining the top movers in Chicago.

Moving APT has a cost calculator function on its site, but you should only use this to get an idea of what your move may cost. When we called for ballpark pricing, our move coordinator spent less than 10 minutes on the phone before transferring us to a moving partner. This partner representative spent another 10 minutes giving us a ballpark estimate.

Moving APT charges a 33% deposit for long-distance moves. Note that this broker doesn’t provide pricing information more than 90 days before your scheduled moving date.

Moving APT’s partner companies range from self- to full-service movers. Because Moving APT is a broker, your quality of service will largely depend on the company it assigns to your move. If you’re booking full-service help, Moving APT’s partners can offer packing services, crating, storage, GPS tracking, and vehicle shipping when needed.

Allied Van Lines is one of the industry’s largest domestic and international carriers. It is licensed in all 50 states and has more than 500 local agents nationwide. It also provides international service to more than 130 countries. Allied’s in-house teams offer full- and partial-service moving assistance. We like its Allied Express service offering, which includes a moving container, moving labor, and valuation coverage.

Allied offers quick ballpark estimates via its InstaQuote tool online. This is only functional for homes smaller than four bedrooms, however. We spoke to a customer service representative who mentioned the need for in-person estimates to receive binding pricing. Allied doesn’t require deposits to book.

Allied Van Lines features one of the most comprehensive service ranges available in the moving industry. It offers local, long-distance, and international moving services for small apartments, large homes, and everything in between. Its moving packages include packing and unpacking services, storage, vehicle shipping, crating, and logistics management for longer moves.