By Joshua Green

Updated: Aug 21, 2025

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Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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260 movers in Urbana

New Evolution Inc

(2)
Based in Wilmette, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 19 2022 by Ishan Pasrija

"If you work with them, expect to be cheated out of at least a few thousand dollars! The worst company I ever worked with."

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."

EZ Moving Group

(3)
Based in Wheeling, Illinois
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 06 2018 by Tamela Burton

"Terrible experience August. 4 I left Chicago, didn't get my storage items, till August 21st and they broke my TV and I was missing storage bins. Never able to contact Joshua no one ever answers the phone, on hold for 45 minutes then the phone hang..."

A Dreiske Local Moving

(0)
Based in Spring Grove, Illinois

Gerold Moving & Warehousing

(0)
Based in Belleville, Illinois

Atlas Van Lines

(47)
Based in Evansville, Indiana
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 01 2025 by Omid Mohammadzadeh

"I moved with them three times before but this last experience was very unpleasant. Delayed the shipment delivery by 31 days. Damaged several items of furniture throughout the move. Overcharged me hundreds of dollars because of a bad / inaccurate w..."

LW Trucking LLC

(0)
Based in Evansville, Indiana

Arch Moving

(0)
Based in Saint Ann, Missouri

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

(116)
Based in Saint Louis, Missouri
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Aug, 20 2025 by Chrissy Glassner

"They were on time took away our sectional and were very pleasant. I would definitely use them again. They also were very careful about our walls. Not one scratch. I am going to recommend this company to everyone."

Fry Wagner Moving and Storage

(12)
Based in Earth City, Missouri
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 27 2021 by Kel Whit

"Understand that Fry Wagner does not care about your items once they get them on the truck. You might pay more for "insurance" but they will do everything to deny even the smallest or most obvious claim. They DO NOT pack fragile items in bubble wra..."
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Who regulates Urbana interstate movers?

Urbana 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 Urbana

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Saint Joseph, Terre Haute and Kinsman can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Urbana, IL sorted by distance:

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By Joshua Green

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Joshua is a moving expert and author who dedicates his time to helping people move quickly and safely.

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