Chicago Moving, IL

Living in Chicago is a great experience

Depending on where you live – in the suburbs or high-rise buildings – Born to Move is ready to help you with your relocation. The same level of moving experience is available for your family. Chicago is an old metropolis with a rich history and unique characteristics that make it a popular destination. It’s known as the Windy City due to the strong winds blowing through the city, particularly during winter. In summer, it’s an excellent place to relax near the lakes. The Art Institute of Chicago is a significant tourist attraction and hub for those people who want to explore the city and perhaps consider moving there.
Born To Move is a leading moving and storage company in the region that is ready to help you move in and out of Chicago. We are moving experts in the Chicago metro area who have helped many customers move stress-free. We have done it all to address our clients’ needs. We have completed thousands of moving requests: small and big, commercial, residential, out-of-state, out of country, and much more. We have seen most of the moving situations that can occur in our lifetime, and we know exactly how to move safely to Chicago. If you need assistance with packing, moving a piano, assembling or disassembling furniture, or delivering boxes, we can provide you with the services you need.
We will move you to Chicago and neighborhoods safely and quickly. We are local moving experts with years of experience. No wonder why our clients choose to move with us.

FAQ for Chicago Movers

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How much does it cost to move to Chicago?
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Does Born To Move provide plastic crates for your move?
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How much do Chicago movers charge?
The quick answer is $140 per hour for two workers and a truck, $210 per hour for three professionals, and $260 per hour if you need four movers with Born Move. Additional costs will be $60 per extra hour plus travel time to and from your job site.
Born to Move provides a comprehensive list of moving services that you can use if you need them.
Starting with residential or local moving services in Chicago, our most popular option for moving, we’ll send a crew of 2-5 movers to your home, depending on the size of the move. Our movers charge an hourly rate, plus travel time, to get to your location and then get back from a second location to the parking lot.
When you move locally in the Chicago area, you do not need to provide an inventory. Everything will be done on an hourly basis. We charge $15 per 15-minute period for our moving services. Our hourly rate includes transportation, materials, tools, and gas. We also provide blankets and shrink wrap to protect your belongings from any scratches and damage. If you have new floors, our movers will use floor runners to protect them.

If you’re moving less than 150 km, this is considered local moving, but if you move more than 150 kilometers, it’s already long-distance moving. Long-distance movers in Chicago need to have an MC number to work outside the state of Illinois.

Out-of-state moving is more expensive than local moves and requires careful packing for transportation. When the Born To Move people come to help with a long-distance move. They will ensure that all your belongings are wrapped in blankets to prevent every item from being exposed to damage. That’s why we, Born to Move movers, get great reviews on the Google platform from our customers. We pack your things, if necessary, and unpack them at your destination, trying to minimize possible damage. Our movers protect all your furniture, both inside the house and in the moving truck, placing heavy boxes on top of each other so they don’t squash each other. To get an estimate for a long-distance move to or out of Chicago, you will need to provide an inventory list and register on the company’s website. You can also do this over the phone. We guarantee the estimates based on your list of items. Delivery is also guaranteed. If anything goes wrong, we will give you a full refund. Born To Move offers expedited delivery to their customers.

Storage and moving

When it’s time to move, and you’re looking for a moving provider that can handle both moving and storage, Born To Move is one of the companies in Chicago that you should consider. Customers need to access their belongings from the Born To Move storage facility. They can certainly do that. Just make an appointment by calling us on the phone or contacting us online. How much does it cost to store your belongings with us? If you choose to use our storage facility, we can help you pick out your own storage unit, or you can just use ours.

When moving to storage, you will need to pick up your belongings from your old home and then drive them to the storage facility. Once there, you will unload them, and then, when you are ready to move back out, we will help you load them back into a truck and drive them to your new home. As you might imagine, the cost of moving and storing your items will be twice the normal rate, as we have to do the loading and unloading twice, and you also have to pay extra for storage. However, if this is the only option available to you, we can still help you find a solution. We always offer insurance coverage for your belongings, even while they are in storage.

Storage prices

Room or less will cost $150 per month

One-bedroom apartment – $200 per month

Two-bedroom apartment – $350 per month

Three-bedroom house – $500 per month

Please note that this money will be paid by customers if they choose to use our company. Storage will always be calculated.

Insurance and Damages

All moving companies in Chicago are required to provide insurance for their customers. Born to Move is no exception, and our customers will receive $0.60 per pound of insurance as part of the service. However, in the event of any damage, you will only receive $0.06 for each pound. That’s why we also offer additional insurance at full replacement value for a separate fee. If you want to choose this option, contact our representatives, who can help you select the appropriate insurance policy.
When there is damage to your floor or an item, please contact the Claims Department. Terry will handle all insurance claims. She will be able to help you with a refund for your damaged item or damaged floor. This is why we want you to have peace of mind when choosing Born To Move. You will be fully protected and covered if you hire our movers.

Piano moving

Moving a piano is not an easy task, especially when you need to move it up or down stairs. It is difficult to move heavy objects like pianos. That’s why you should use a moving company to help you with this task. Our moving company has all the necessary equipment to move a baby grand, grand piano, spinet, or upright piano. Our experienced movers can relocate pianos out of state and locally. We send professional movers to move pianos. These musical instruments can weigh up to 800 lbs, so we need someone with experience to move a piano. Our professionals will put the piano on a board, drop it into the truck, and move it to your next location. However, in order to do this, you will need four movers who can lift the piano off the ground.
Moreover, if required, we will dismantle the baby grand piano to ensure its safe transportation.
We can crate your favorite piano.
How much do we charge?
We charge $240 for moving a piano. It’s a regular fee for this type of service.
You’ll pay $480 if you need to move your piano in Chicago.
Additional stairs will cost $150 per flight of stairs.

Commercial moving

What’s the difference between commercial moving and any other type of moving when you need to relocate an office, warehouse, or commercial working space? Commercial moving requires different types of equipment, such as large commercial boxes, and a lot of them. We also need plastic crates, pallet jacks, and other lifting equipment. In other cases, we need special commercial moving equipment.
Born To Move can help you move your office overnight. We can disassemble all your computer wires and plug them in the new office. You can choose to move after hours, after 5 pm, or overnight. It will all depend on your preferences.
Commercial moving jobs take up 99% of all jobs that require a loading dock. It will make it easier to move any office, furniture, or other commercial items.
Most commercial movers in Chicago will send a few trucks to the job site and a team of 4-10 people. For this reason, the rates for commercial moves will be higher due to the large number of people involved in the move. However, on the other hand, the commercial move will happen faster with professional movers who use special equipment.

Loading or unloading help

When you are ready to relocate to Chicago, Born To Move can assist you with moving services. We will send two skilled movers to help you move your belongings without a truck. It will take us only three hours to complete the job, as we have a minimum three-hour charge policy. The total cost for two movers and three hours of work is $420. This includes labor for three hours and two movers. If you want to load a truck, we can dismantle your furniture for you and put it in the truck. Please bring your own blankets, which you can rent from a truck rental company or buy from Amazon.

Packing and unpacking

When you are preparing to move and realize you need help packing the kitchen or the entire apartment, our packers and movers in Chicago can lend you a helping hand. It’s not an easy job to find someone to help you with your packing. So, we can also help you with packing. If you want, we can even unpack your things at the new location. All you have to do is call us, provide a list of items you want to be packed, and we’ll take care of the rest. We’ll pack all the miscellaneous kitchen items. All your belongings will be ready for your relocation on the day we move. We can unpack your boxes at your new home in Chicago. Packing is not a difficult job, but you can get tired very quickly. If you’re looking for professional help with packing, call us ahead of time so we can relieve you from some stress associated with this task. Our packing solutions can be useful in this case. When it comes to packing services, you can rely on us. We will also provide packing supplies if you don’t have any, or you can use your own. That will be the cheapest option.
How much do we charge for packaging services?
Based on the rate, we charge $140/hour for two packers and $210 per hour for three packers.
Plus, you’ll pay for packing materials. The cost of packing supplies will be based on the number of boxes, plastic crates, and packing paper that the Born to Move workers will utilize. On average, it will cost between $20 and $40 per box if you pack your stuff yourself. If you wish our movers to pack your kitchen, it will cost you about $100-$150 for packing supplies. The packing prices can range from $200 to $600, depending on the number of boxes, supplies, and packers employed. Movers in Chicago need to utilize different supplies to pack your kitchen or the entire house. For more accurate pricing information, you can always contact our representative, who will come to your home and assess the amount of packing materials needed to protect your kitchen and house.

Hourly movers in Chicago

Almost all moving companies in Chicago charge by the hour plus travel time. Some companies offer a flat rate, but this method isn’t used by all moving providers. Most moving companies charge by the hour, and Born to Move is one of them. We charge by the hour, and you pay for a minimum of three hours to move your belongings. This means that for two people, the hourly charge would be $140 per hour, and for three people, it’s $190 per hour.
Movers will be doing everything by the hour, so they will come to you. We start the clock, and once we finish at the second location, we will finish our move. On top of that, we charge our fee to your location from the location back to our warehouse. On average, travel time will be from 30 minutes to an hour in the greater area, but if you move out of Chicago, the hourly rate will be the same, but the charge for the time will be different because it will take longer for us to get back to our parking lot where we are coming from.
Our professional movers will do everything you need to prepare your stuff for the move, provided you pay by the hour. So, our movers will come to your place as soon as you call us. They will start the clock, and once they finish their work at the second location, they will complete the move. In addition, you should understand that our company charges a fee to drive to your location and from that location back to our warehouse. The average travel time is 30 minutes to an hour in the greater area. However, if you move out of Chicago, the hourly rate is the same, but the fee for the time is different because it takes us longer to get back to the parking lot from where we started.
Born To Move wants you to understand the cost of transportation. It is always an expense to go to your location and then return to our parking lot because we have to go there in order to complete the required task and then return home. This is all expenses, as we pay our drivers by the hour in Chicago. Therefore, you should consider how we calculate the total charges for travel time and labor time for your move.

Last-minute movers

When you get an offer for a new job, or you’re facing eviction, or you just need to procrastinate, regardless of the reason, we can offer you top-quality, short-notice moving services. Maybe your movers haven’t shown up, and you need to leave your new home immediately. This situation can be very stressful, as the stress of the situation can cause some customers to have been there more than once. If you need emergency help moving in Chicago, don’t let other companies help you. Born To Move will arrive the same day, within a few hours, or even the next day, depending on your needs.
We understand that you can lose your deposit if you don’t move out on time, and you need to do it today. When you have to relocate, you need to find someone who can help you with the last-minute move. Born to Move provides same-day assistance to those who need it. That is why we offer the services of professional movers and adequate charges for your move.
We don’t overcharge our customers who need to find a reliable moving company in Chicago. If you order our emergency moving services, we won’t charge extra. It’s always the same hourly rate of $140 per hour for moving, plus the cost of packing materials. If you aren’t prepared for your move and you need help with packing your boxes, our quick and smart movers will be happy to put your things into boxes for you and move them to your new destination.
All you need to do is call us when you need our help. Explain the situation and give us the address. We will be there as soon as possible. We can’t move on the last day of our schedule because we are busy. We can have an unexpected issue with not having enough movers in our company. But it’s almost never the case. If you call us in the morning, we will definitely have a team of movers available for your same-day moving.

Winter moving in Chicago

The winters in Chicago can be extremely cold. Winter moving services can be more affordable but at the same time less convenient for movers and households who want to move during this season. Please prepare to wear winter gloves and hats. Everything is the same as regular moving in the summer, but in winter it will be less busy, so you can expect cheaper hourly rates. Our rates in Chicago during winter will be $110 per hour for two movers and $170 per hour for three movers, including the truck and packing supplies.

Payment information

As far as the payment issue is concerned, the Born to Move movers in Chicago accept credit cards subject to a 3% processing fee, certified checks, or cash. We do not offer discounts for cash payments. If you are moving out of the state of Illinois, you will have to pay 50% once we load your truck and another 50% when we unload it at your destination. You can pay using a certified check when moving out of state. Born to Move does not accept personal checks.