The roughly 831-mile move from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA typically costs $3,925–$4,700 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→Philadelphia estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 831 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Chicago→Philadelphia cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 – $2,400 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,800 – $3,375 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,925 – $4,700 |
| 3-bedroom | $5,525 – $6,625 |
| 4-bedroom | $8,100 – $9,700 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Chicago to Philadelphia.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
What shapes the price of a move from Chicago to Philadelphia:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Philadelphia runs $3,925–$4,700, based on the roughly 831 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 Philadelphia, 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 San Antonio • Chicago to San Diego
Moving to Philadelphia from elsewhere:
Dallas to Philadelphia • Jacksonville to Philadelphia • Austin to Philadelphia • Columbus to Philadelphia • Charlotte to Philadelphia • Indianapolis to Philadelphia
See full cost guides for moving to Philadelphia and moving to Chicago.
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