- Road distance
- 925 to 1,115 miles
- Usual corridor
- I-35 and US-69 to I-44 and I-55
- 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 Texas to Chicago
| Home | Typical weight | Linehaul planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Few items | about 1,200 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| Studio | about 2,000 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| 1 bedroom | about 3,000 lb | $1,600 to $2,550 |
| 2 bedroom | about 5,500 lb | $2,900 to $4,650 |
| 3 bedroom | about 8,500 lb | $4,500 to $7,150 |
| 4 bedroom | about 12,000 lb | $6,350 to $10,100 |
Texas homes are often larger than what you'll find in Chicago at the same price. Measure rooms before you ship every piece, because stairs and doors in older Chicago homes can limit what fits.
Fitting Texas furniture into Chicago homes
Chicago's older two-flats, bungalows and walk-ups have narrow stairs and tight turns. Oversized sectionals and king-size box springs can be a real problem. Check these:
- Stairwell width and landing turns.
- Door widths and ceiling heights.
- Basement access, if you plan to use it for storage.
- Elevator cab size in a high-rise.
If something won't fit, it's better to find out before you pay to bring it 1,000 miles.
Delivery in Chicago
Plan for parking, alleys and high-rise elevator bookings, which we cover on Chicago moving logistics. Texans used to wide suburban driveways are often surprised by how much advance planning a truck needs on a city street.
Income tax and winter
You'll leave a no-income-tax state for Illinois's 4.95% flat tax, and property taxes remain a significant cost in both states. Also keep in mind that a Chicago winter calls for gear you may not own. Read moving to Chicago for more.