The roughly 2,317-mile move from San Francisco, CA to Chicago, IL 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 San Francisco→Chicago 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 San Francisco→Chicago 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chicago:
A typical 2-bedroom move from San Francisco to Chicago 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco:
San Francisco to New York City • San Francisco to Los Angeles • San Francisco to Houston • San Francisco to Phoenix • San Francisco to Philadelphia • San Francisco to San Antonio
Moving to Chicago from elsewhere:
San Diego to Chicago • Dallas to Chicago • Jacksonville to Chicago • Austin to Chicago • Columbus to Chicago • Charlotte to Chicago
See full cost guides for moving to Chicago and moving to San Francisco.
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