Chicago Movers – Complete Moving Services Guide (2026)

 Ampol Moving has completed thousands of successful moves across Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs including:

• Arlington Heights
   
• Schaumburg
   
• Mount Prospect
   
• Des Plaines
   
• Glenview
   
• Skokie
   
• Palatine
   
• Park Ridge
   
• Naperville
   
• Wheeling
   

Professional Chicago movers provide:

• Moving trucks
   
• Experienced movers
   
• Furniture protection
   
• Packing materials
   
• Professional equipment
   

Hiring experienced movers helps prevent damage and delays.

Most Chicago moves are considered local moves, meaning moves within approximately 50 miles.

Local Chicago movers usually charge hourly rates.

Typical hourly rates:

Crew Size Average                       Hourly Rate

2 Movers + Truck                      $150 – $180

3 Movers + Truck                      $175 – $220

4 Movers + Truck                       $250 – $280 

Most local Chicago moves take between 3 and 8 hours.

For detailed pricing see:

How Much Do Movers Cost in Chicago (2026 Guide)

 Apartment moving is one of the most common types of moves in Chicago.

Chicago apartment movers handle:

• High-rise buildings
   
• Elevators
   
• Stairs
   
• Parking restrictions
   
• Narrow hallways
   

Typical apartment moving times:

Apartment Size                 Typical Time

Studio                                2 – 4 hours

1 Bedroom                       3 – 6 hours

2 Bedroom                       5 – 8 hours 

Professional apartment movers use:

• Furniture pads
   
• Dollies
   
• Shrink wrap
   
• Protective materials
   

Apartment moves require experienced movers familiar with Chicago buildings.

 House moves usually require larger crews and more time.

Typical house moving costs:

House Size                                    Average Cost

Small House                       $1,200 – $2,000

Medium House                 $2,000 – $3,500

Large House                       $3,500 – $6,000 

House movers typically handle:

• Large furniture
   
• Appliances
   
• Garage contents
   
• Basement storage
   

House moves usually take 6–12 hours.

 Professional Chicago moving companies usually offer:

Moving services for apartments and houses.

Office moving and business relocation services.

Professional packing and unpacking services.

Safe transportation of furniture and fragile items.

Labor-only moving services.

 Professional Chicago movers serve neighborhoods throughout the city including:

• Lincoln Park
   
• Lakeview
   
• Logan Square
   
• Wicker Park
   
• West Loop
   
• River North
   
• Gold Coast
   
• South Loop
   
• Bucktown
   
• Old Town
   

Chicago Movers also serve suburbs including:

• Arlington Heights
   
• Schaumburg
   
• Palatine

• Mount Prospect

• Glenview
   
• Des Plaines
   
• Naperville
   
• Plainfield
   
• Wheeling
   
• Elk Grove Village