The roughly 2,317-mile move from Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA typically costs $5,875–$7,050 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→San Francisco estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 2,317 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Chicago→San Francisco cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 – $3,475 |
| 1-bedroom | $4,125 – $4,950 |
| 2-bedroom | $5,875 – $7,050 |
| 3-bedroom | $8,350 – $10,025 |
| 4-bedroom | $12,325 – $14,800 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Chicago to San Francisco.
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-San Francisco move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Chicago to San Francisco runs $5,875–$7,050, based on the roughly 2,317 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 4–5 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco from elsewhere:
San Diego to San Francisco • Dallas to San Francisco • Jacksonville to San Francisco • Austin to San Francisco • Columbus to San Francisco • Charlotte to San Francisco
See full cost guides for moving to San Francisco and moving to Chicago.
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