Movers in Chicago, IL

347 registered moving companies · from US DOT records, November 10, 2026

Moving within Illinois? The mover needs a state license too. Check one ↗

Questions about moving in Chicago

How many moving companies are there in Chicago?

347 carriers based in Chicago are registered with the US Department of Transportation to carry household goods for hire and updated their registration in the last two years. This page lists 150 of them, licensed moving companies first. 148 of the companies listed here are licensed for moves to other states.

How do I check that a Chicago mover is licensed?

Ask for the company’s USDOT number and look it up in the government’s public record (every listing here links to it). For a move to another state the mover also needs an active out-of-state license, shown as an MC number. For a move within Illinois, also check the mover with the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Do movers need a license for a local move in Chicago?

Moving companies doing moves within Illinois must be licensed by the ICC; check a mover's license and complaint history on the ICC website or by calling 217-782-6448. A mover cannot hold your goods if you pay the written estimate plus 10 percent.

What is the cheapest way to move?

Move less. Every item you sell before moving day is one less thing to pack, load and pay to carry. Price it to go, and let the price drop each day until you move.

Movers in other cities

Listings come from public US Department of Transportation records on data.transportation.gov: carriers with an active USDOT number, authorized for hire, that carry household goods and are based in Chicago. Companies file this information themselves; PieceOut does not vet or endorse movers. Phone numbers are the business numbers on each company’s public record; street addresses are left out on purpose. Website links open a web search for the company.