By Pamela Smith

Updated: Jan 9, 2026

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147 movers in Illinois City

BEK Moving Co

(4)
Based in Arnold, Missouri
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jan, 17 2025 by Mary Boren

"I have used BEK for a previous move 2 years ago and was so impressed that I hired them to love me from MO to FL. The young men that loaded the truck and drove to Florida and then unloaded it was professional, courteous, and proficient. Dolan and D..."

US Movers and Relocation

(20)
Based in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jun, 02 2021 by Daniel Kaiser

"They showed up on time and were super friendly and fast. It was extremely hot that day and they still managed to do an amazing job. Even when there was a mix up about what truck was being used they didn't miss a beat. They didn’t even take a lunch..."

Highlawn Moving and Storage

(51)
Based in Clarence, Iowa
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Nov, 29 2024 by Natalie Woods

"The movers here were great and on time. They worked hard despite the ran we had a while back. It's also been very cold, but that didn't stop them at all. I called around in an attempt to try and find a mover that could help with very little notice..."

MidAmerican Moving

(80)
Based in Johnston, Iowa
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 26 2025 by Christine Lapour

"Horrible customer service, misrepresented, triple the cost. The first mover left because I didn't have the right boxes which Tyler the customer service representative said I could get my own and moving blankets. Then they took my blankets and tubs..."

Illinois Movers Inc

(424)
Based in Wood Dale, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jan, 14 2026 by Nathan Phillips

"The entire process was professional, efficient, and stress-free. Crew were absolutely incredible — hardworking, friendly, and extremely careful with all of our belongings. They paid great attention to detail, handled everything with care, and wor..."

Big Shoulders Moving & Storage

(225)
Based in Wood Dale, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Apr, 25 2024 by Alisha Clark

"Big shoulders moved my storage locker from Minnesota to California seamlessly. Everyone I spoke to was professional and friendly. Took the extra time to explain everything to me! I was quoted a potential 14 day move time because of the distance an..."

Monster Moving LLC

(59)
Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 21 2021 by Bryn Stilson

"Can not say enough negative things about this service. For the sake of my own sanity, I'll compartmentalize our numerous complaints into 5 key grievances: 1- Constant moving of goal posts. Our initial pickup window was guaranteed and then missed ..."

Roman Relocation Inc

(57)
Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 05 2023 by Sam Smith

"Terrible Company. Don't waste your time. Not even worth the time to write a 10-page terrible review. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire."

Mordue Moving & Storage

(8)
Based in Peoria, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Aug, 20 2018 by Gary Strauch

"Used Mordue for our recent move. Chris Cassidy and his crew were highly professional and pleasant to deal with. Cannot say enough good about them and not one incident of damage to our possessions. I highly recommend them."

Planes Moving & Storage

(2)
Based in Aurora, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jul, 05 2017 by Zach

"Company was very easy to communicate with and performed everything in a professional manner. I would recommend them to anyone else who is moving."
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Who regulates Illinois City interstate movers?

Illinois City moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Illinois

Let's see how many people move within Illinois versus those who moved from Prairie State to another state.

Moved Within IL
30%
Moved out of IL
70%

From a statistical point of view, the relocation scene in Illinois goes like this: 30% local moves vs. 70% interstate moves. So, more than half of the home movers have decided to move out of the state.

If you also plan to move out of state, remember that interstate moving requires much more careful planning and meticulous organization than moving locally. Do yourself a favor and start the preparation of your long-distance move with a good moving checklist.

Who regulates Illinois local movers

Moving companies engaged in the transportation of household goods must obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Address: 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (800) 524-0795
Website: icc.illinois.gov

What do people move within Illinois?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in IL?

Studio (8%)
1 Bedroom (21%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (15%)
4 Bedroom (8%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Illinois movers near Illinois City

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Muscatine, Davenport and Bettendorf can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Illinois City, IL sorted by distance:

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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