The roughly 1,222-mile move from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX 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 Chicago→Austin 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 Chicago→Austin 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 Chicago to Austin.
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 Chicago-to-Austin move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Austin 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 Chicago to Austin, 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 Chicago:
Chicago to New York City • Chicago to Los Angeles • Chicago to Houston • Chicago to Phoenix • Chicago to Philadelphia • Chicago to San Antonio
Moving to Austin from elsewhere:
San Diego to Austin • Dallas to Austin • Jacksonville to Austin • Columbus to Austin • Charlotte to Austin • Indianapolis to Austin
See full cost guides for moving to Austin and moving to Chicago.
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