- Road distance
- 1,160 to 1,380 miles
- Usual corridor
- I-75 north, then I-65
- Driving alone
- at least 3 days for a loaded truck
- Chicago delivery
- Parking, elevator and building rules settled before the truck arrives
What it costs to move from Florida to Chicago
| Home | Typical weight | Linehaul planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Few items | about 1,200 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| Studio | about 2,000 lb | $1,150 to $1,800 |
| 1 bedroom | about 3,000 lb | $1,700 to $2,700 |
| 2 bedroom | about 5,500 lb | $3,100 to $4,950 |
| 3 bedroom | about 8,500 lb | $4,800 to $7,700 |
| 4 bedroom | about 12,000 lb | $6,800 to $10,850 |
Patio sets, outdoor furniture and beach gear add weight and may not earn their keep in Chicago. Decide what's really coming with you before your survey.
Pickup in Florida
Condo associations and gated communities usually have rules for moving out as well as moving in: elevator bookings, set hours and sometimes a deposit. Get these in writing and share them with us. Plan around hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, by keeping some flexibility in your dates.
Delivery in Chicago
The end of this move is often the harder part:
- Elevators and insurance certificates are standard in high-rises and condos.
- Parking for a large truck needs to be arranged in much of the city. See Chicago moving logistics.
- Winter: arriving from December through March needs flexible days, and overnight parking restrictions apply on main routes.
Preparing Florida belongings for Chicago
Furniture coming from a humid climate can shrink and crack in Chicago's dry winter indoor air. A humidifier helps, and solid wood pieces and instruments should be allowed to adjust slowly. Unpack your winter clothes first, or buy them on arrival.
Illinois has a 4.95% flat income tax, and it doesn't generally tax retirement income. If you're leaving Florida's no-income-tax system, it's worth reviewing that change with a tax professional. See moving to Chicago.