By Vince Sanders

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

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239 movers in Peoria

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

(1)
Reviewed Oct 25, 2018 by Tony Bertauski (2 stars)
Based in Springfield, Illinois

"1. There were three glass items broken, totaling less than $100. 2 A large rug clearly marked "do not transport" was transported. The driver and the crew were specifically told about the items that were to remain. I had to ship the item back to it..."

Roederer Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Davenport, Iowa

Horizon Movers and Climate Control Storage

(0)
Based in Davenport, Iowa

River City Moving and Delivery

(0)
Based in Fruitland, Iowa

Movers 4 Less

(1)
Reviewed Sep 29, 2015 by Diane (1 stars)
Based in Saint Joseph, Illinois

"We were looking for movers to go one town over from a 2 bedroom house and an office. We were quoted 4 hours. It took them a lot longer and the owner had every excuse when I called him on it. It took them 3 trips in a small truck. Nothing was wrapp..."

Quality Piano Moving

(0)
Based in Plainfield, Illinois

VShip Cars

(0)
Based in Naperville, Illinois

Laser International

(0)
Based in Woodridge, Illinois

Falcon Moving, LLC

(0)
Based in South Elgin, Illinois

Skyline Movers

(0)
Based in Park Forest, Illinois

Midwest Movers

(4)
Reviewed Feb 25, 2019 by Ankit Singh (1 stars)
Based in Glendale Heights, Illinois

"Its worst and pathetic service.. They give you best deal but no grantee of your items, my few boxes are missing and most of furniture are broken.. And their claim process is bad, its almost 2 years for service but still struggling with claim.. Ple..."

Dibble Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Lombard, Illinois

J&P Moving Service, Inc

(0)
Based in Lombard, Illinois

On Time Moving Express Inc

(3)
Reviewed Jan 9, 2023 by Carlos Cervantes (1 stars)
Based in Hickory Hills, Illinois

"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."

Del's Moving Inc

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Based in Naperville, Illinois

Power Movers Inc

(0)
Based in Streamwood, Illinois

Doma Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Roselle, Illinois

Beltmann Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Roselle, Illinois

MiniMoves Inc

(0)
Based in Hillside, Illinois

Advance Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Iowa City, Iowa

J.C. Movers & Lumper Services Inc.

(0)
Based in Hillside, Illinois

First Class Movers

(4)
Reviewed May 7, 2025 by Julie Rutter (1 stars)
Based in Wood Dale, Illinois

"Our experience with First Class Movers has been nothing short of a nightmare. We urge anyone considering this company: DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY! PICK ANOTHER MOVER! Here is a detailed account of the issues we encountered: • Unresponsive Staff: ..."

Doorage

(4)
Reviewed Jun 22, 2022 by Doug Hartz (1 stars)
Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

"Do not use this company. Horrible service. They lost some of our items. They also damaged some of our furniture. Sean is a coward and will not take our calls or return our messages. How do you lose items when this is your business? Must be employe..."

Sovereign Moving Company

(2)
Reviewed Oct 28, 2017 by Sarah Markley (1 stars)
Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

"Selected this company based on a very reasonable price quote. Upon arrival, the movers increased the total cost of my move by almost $1000. as others here have mentioned too. I had to leave things behind because of this. I was told last Tuesday, 1..."

Charter Transportation

(2)
Reviewed Jun 22, 2021 by Robert Holm (1 stars)
Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

"Sitting in an empty house with a pregnant wife and two little kids waiting for the company to find a driver to deliver my items to my new location. Well past the the delivery date provided by the company. They keep saying sorry but have provided n..."
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What to know when moving to Peoria, IL

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

In Illinois, the property crime rate is 1,549 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1,547. Fortunately, property crime has decreased by 16.1% from 2022 to 2025.

  • Violent crime: 246 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325, with a significant drop of 28.7% since 2022.
  • Property crime: 1,549 per 100,000, with a 16.1% reduction since 2022.
  • Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 52.6% since 2022, now at 4.5 per 100,000.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).

Schools & Higher Ed

Peoria has access to six postsecondary institutions, with four located in Peoria County. This provides nearby options for higher education.

  • Bradley University
  • Methodist College
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
  • Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

For outdoor activities, Peoria offers several parks and recreational spaces that are well-rated by visitors.

  • Peoria Riverfront Museum - 4.5 stars (1,983 reviews)
  • Wildlife Prairie Park - 4.5 stars (1,903 reviews)
  • Glen Oak Park - 4.5 stars (1,702 reviews)
  • Forest Park Nature Center - 4.8 stars (1,128 reviews)

Source: Google Places API (New).

Jobs & the Local Economy

The job market in Peoria County shows a labor force of 81,951 with an unemployment rate of 6.1% as of December 2025.

  • Unemployment rate: 6.1% (December 2025)
  • Employed: 76,986
  • Labor force: 81,951

Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).

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Who regulates Peoria interstate movers?

Peoria 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 Peoria

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like East Peoria, Ottawa and Springfield can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Peoria, IL sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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