The roughly 1,062-mile move from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA typically costs $4,225–$5,075 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→Boston estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 1,062 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Chicago→Boston cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,150 – $2,575 |
| 1-bedroom | $3,000 – $3,625 |
| 2-bedroom | $4,225 – $5,075 |
| 3-bedroom | $5,975 – $7,150 |
| 4-bedroom | $8,750 – $10,500 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Chicago to Boston.
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-Boston move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Boston runs $4,225–$5,075, based on the roughly 1,062 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 Boston, 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 Boston from elsewhere:
San Diego to Boston • Dallas to Boston • Jacksonville to Boston • Austin to Boston • Columbus to Boston • Charlotte to Boston
See full cost guides for moving to Boston and moving to Chicago.
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