The roughly 1,222-mile move from Austin, TX to Chicago, IL typically costs $4,425–$5,325 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Austin→Chicago estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 1,222 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Austin→Chicago cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 – $2,675 |
| 1-bedroom | $3,150 – $3,775 |
| 2-bedroom | $4,425 – $5,325 |
| 3-bedroom | $6,275 – $7,525 |
| 4-bedroom | $9,200 – $11,050 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Austin to Chicago.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
A few things move the number on a Austin-to-Chicago move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Austin to Chicago runs $4,425–$5,325, based on the roughly 1,222 miles between them. Smaller studios start lower and larger 4-bedroom homes cost more, and your final price depends on how much you move plus services like packing.
The move takes about 2–3 days in transit by truck. Long-distance carriers give a delivery window rather than a fixed day, so build a little flexibility into your plans.
Rates are lowest in the fall-through-spring off-season and highest in summer and at month-ends. A mid-week, mid-month date on this route usually books cheaper and with more carrier choice.
For a long-distance move like Austin to Chicago, a full-service carrier prices by weight and mileage and handles the drive; a DIY truck rental can be cheaper for a light load but means doing the driving and loading yourself. Use the calculator to compare against your quotes.
More moves from Austin:
Austin to New York City • Austin to Los Angeles • Austin to Houston • Austin to Phoenix • Austin to Philadelphia • Austin to San Antonio
Moving to Chicago from elsewhere:
San Diego to Chicago • Dallas to Chicago • Jacksonville to Chicago • Columbus to Chicago • Charlotte to Chicago • Indianapolis to Chicago
See full cost guides for moving to Chicago and moving to Austin.
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