The roughly 1,174-mile move from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX typically costs $4,375–$5,250 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→Houston estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 1,174 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Chicago→Houston cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 – $2,650 |
| 1-bedroom | $3,100 – $3,725 |
| 2-bedroom | $4,375 – $5,250 |
| 3-bedroom | $6,175 – $7,425 |
| 4-bedroom | $9,075 – $10,875 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Chicago to Houston.
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-Houston move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Houston runs $4,375–$5,250, based on the roughly 1,174 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 Houston, 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 Phoenix • Chicago to Philadelphia • Chicago to San Antonio • Chicago to San Diego
Moving to Houston from elsewhere:
Dallas to Houston • Jacksonville to Houston • Austin to Houston • Columbus to Houston • Charlotte to Houston • Indianapolis to Houston
See full cost guides for moving to Houston and moving to Chicago.
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