Moving from Iowa to Illinois

It's about 365 miles from Des Moines, IA to Chicago, IL, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Iowa to Illinois moves, what drives the price, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Iowa to Illinois: Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Mayflower Transit and National Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure

365Driving miles, largest cities

2 to 5 daysTypical delivery

7 hrsSolo drive (DIY)

3CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Des Moines, IA and Chicago, IL, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What an Iowa to Illinois move costs

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

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Prices by home size and distance from CMR bookings are in the CMR Cost Report.

Popular city routes from Iowa to Illinois

North Liberty, IA to Chicago, IL (2 moves)
Iowa City, IA to Chicago, IL (1 move)
Ankeny, IA to Barrington, IL

Recommended movers from Iowa to Illinois

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage

Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.

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CMR Verified

Mayflower Transit

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

National Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Broadview, IL, with local agents nationwide.

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Planning an Iowa to Illinois move

Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
Verify each mover's USDOT number for interstate household goods before you book.
Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb.
Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.

Questions about moving from Iowa to Illinois

Who is the recommended mover from Iowa to Illinois?

CMR recommends Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage for moves from Iowa to Illinois. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Mayflower Transit and National Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.

How much does it cost to move from Iowa to Illinois?

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

How long does a move from Iowa to Illinois take?

Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 365 miles between Des Moines and Chicago. A solo driver would spend about 7 hours behind the wheel.

Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Iowa to Illinois?

Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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