The roughly 2,176-mile move from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL typically costs $5,675–$6,825 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Los Angeles→Chicago estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 2,176 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Los Angeles→Chicago cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 – $3,375 |
| 1-bedroom | $4,000 – $4,800 |
| 2-bedroom | $5,675 – $6,825 |
| 3-bedroom | $8,075 – $9,700 |
| 4-bedroom | $11,925 – $14,300 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Los Angeles to Chicago.
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 Los Angeles to Chicago:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Chicago runs $5,675–$6,825, based on the roughly 2,176 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 Los Angeles to Chicago, 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 Los Angeles:
Los Angeles to New York City • Los Angeles to Houston • Los Angeles to Phoenix • Los Angeles to Philadelphia • Los Angeles to San Antonio • Los Angeles to San Diego
Moving to Chicago from elsewhere:
Dallas to Chicago • Jacksonville to Chicago • Austin to Chicago • Columbus to Chicago • Charlotte to Chicago • Indianapolis to Chicago
See full cost guides for moving to Chicago and moving to Los Angeles.
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