By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Mar 12, 2026

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170 movers in Lake

DMD Moving and Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Skokie, Illinois

General Moving Van Lines Corp

(0)
Based in Skokie, Illinois

Joey's Movers

(0)
Based in Skokie, Illinois

ABC Moving Systems Inc

(19)
Based in Skokie, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Nov, 18 2025 by Kathryn Dennison

"ABC Moving Systems did an excellent job moving my dad across country. The packing crew was courteous and thorough, taking great care to pack things safely. The delivery date was prompt and all pieces arrived safely. Customer service was patient an..."

Wolley Movers

(5)
Based in Chicago, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jul, 29 2022 by Marguerite Mahoney

"I don’t understand these bad reviews… I came on here just to add a positive review. We have used them three times. I have a lot of unique items (fragile musical instruments, 1800s/1900s original antiques) and they have never broken a single thing...."

North Shore Movers

(3)
Based in Northbrook, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 24 2020 by Daniel Porter

"Don't use them! Charged an extra hour, added incorrect fees and did not adjust. Also damaged several pieces of furniture. $1,900+ for a local move."

Ordo Moving

(0)
Based in Chicago, Illinois

Windy City Movers

(0)
Based in Chicago, Illinois

Best Cost Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Chicago, Illinois

Liberty Movers

(4)
Based in Morton Grove, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 14 2021 by Kelly Wyman

"Stated they were avail for a specific day why I hired them. Did no call no show, than stated they were forsure avail next morning did another no call no show than had an attitude and stated was not going to argue as to why they did not show up. Ne..."
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Who regulates Lake interstate movers?

Lake 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 Michigan

Let's see how many people move within Michigan versus those who moved from The Great Lakes State to another state.

Moved Within MI
44%
Moved out of MI
56%

From a statistical point of view, 44% of all household moves in Michigan have been local, with the remaining 56% being interstate moves to other parts of the country.

Michiganians have good reasons to stay within their state, including the natural beauty created by 64,980 inland lakes and ponds. Nevertheless, more people have decided to leave Michigan and seek their share of happiness elsewhere.

Who regulates Michigan local movers

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is the agency which regulates household goods carriers. The regulation of intrastate movers includes authorization to conduct services, registration of motor vehicles, approval of moving rates, oversight of safety, and consumer protection.

Agency: Michigan Public Service Commission, Motor Carrier Division
Address: 6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: (517) 241-9770
Website: www.michigan.gov/mpsc

What do people move within Michigan?

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

Studio (4%)
1 Bedroom (18%)
2 Bedroom (27%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (11%)

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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 Michigan movers near Lake

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Saginaw, Grand Rapids and Traverse City can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Lake, MI sorted by distance:

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By Jessica Ryan

Moving Expert & Contributor

Jessica is an experienced moving expert and author of informative relocation articles and useful tips.

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