239 Peoria, IL movers reviews & costs ranked in 2026

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AAA Movers

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Reviewed Jan 7, 2023 by Linda Doyle (1 stars)

Based in Melrose Park, Illinois

"THIS IS A VERY BAD COMPANY TO USED IF YOU ARE MOVING . THEY PUT A HOLE IN MY WALL AND DID NOTHING TO FIXED THE PROBLEM AS WELL AS DID NOT MOVE ALL OF MY ITEMS AT ALL . THEY CAME OUT TWICE TO MOVE MY ITEMS AND STILL DID NOT MOVE THEM ALL . I SENT T..."

"Big O movers moved me a day later that I was suppose to move because someone dropped the ball on my original date Sunday September 6, 2020. I was quoted 120 an hour and when they got there it was 150 an hour, I couldn’t dispute it because I was al..."

Citywide Movers

(12)

Reviewed Oct 10, 2019 by Alex Alexandrovich (1 stars)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

"This company uses predatory practices, lies and extortion. Company movers smelled of alcohol at the time of pick up. When I was shopping for estimates, the company employee, Nate told me on phone it would take about 5-7 days to move me from IL to ..."

Midway Moving & Storage

(11)

Reviewed Jul 10, 2024 by Stacy Propp (1 stars)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

"Our experience with this moving company was beyond disastrous. From start to finish, they caused extensive damage to our belongings and displayed an appalling lack of professionalism. First and foremost, George, the head of operations, was incred..."

Quality Move

(4)

Reviewed Jul 2, 2012 by Gupta (2 stars)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

"Beware of the office staff they are bunch of liars, will give you a low quote and then add additional charges when they arrive at the door on the move day. At that time the customer is stuck with them and has no choice. Every staff memeber call th..."

Ray's Movers Inc.

(0)

Based in Griffith, Indiana

Anderson Brothers Storage and Moving Corporation

(0)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

Polmark Moving

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Available Mover

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Affordable Moving Co

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Movers

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc.

(5)

Reviewed Jul 20, 2022 by Juan Delgado Rosa (1 stars)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

"I had a 2mi local move out of a studio. The movers came with a very tall truck complained about not being able to go under viaduct. Actually that gave them time to go through my belongings. The estimate was inflated by 100% I could not pay the ..."

Coffey Bros. Moving

(1)

Reviewed Apr 9, 2025 by Daniel Kahan (1 stars)

Based in Chicago, Illinois

"Choose Coffey Bros if you want to pay 30% more than their estimate and have the distinct honor of wondering where your belongings—and your sanity—have gone. I consider my experience with Coffey Bros less a mover/customer relationship and more a t..."

Christofferson Moving and Storage

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Based in Beloit, Wisconsin

Move Tastic Inc.

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Transport USA Inc

(1)

Reviewed May 16, 2017 by Roger Khouri (1 stars)

Based in Merrillville, Indiana

"This company uses other companies to ship things. I told them the weight of my stuff, and they gave me an estimate for the price based on the probably volume. On moving day, the volume was 3 times what they had estimated, and they wanted to charge..."

606 Movers Inc

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

Asher Movers LLC

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Based in Chicago, Illinois

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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).

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%)
Bedroom (21%)
Bedroom (24%)
Bedroom (15%)
Bedroom (8%)

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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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239 movers in Peoria, Illinois - reviews and costs

239 movers in Peoria

What to know when moving to Peoria, IL

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

Schools & Higher Ed

Weather & Getting Outside

Jobs & the Local Economy

Cost Estimator

Who regulates Peoria interstate movers?

Moving within vs moving out of Illinois

Who regulates Illinois local movers

What do people move within Illinois?

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