Moving from Illinois to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 24,000 people living in Texas had lived in Illinois a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Houston, about 1,112 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 252 licensed movers are based in Illinois.
Who makes this move
23,509
people moved from Illinois to Texas (±4,417)
18,189
moved the other way, from Texas to Illinois (±3,474)
- Texas drew about 8% of the roughly 282,000 people who left Illinois for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Illinois went
Most common moves out of Illinois
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Chicago to Houston, about 1,112 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,250–$4,100 | $2,800–$5,050 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,100–$5,600 | $3,850–$6,950 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,850–$7,000 | $4,800–$8,650 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $4,500–$8,150 | $5,600–$10,150 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $5,200–$9,450 | $6,450–$11,700 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Houston | 1,112 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Chicago to Dallas | 950 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Chicago to Austin | 1,156 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Illinois
See all 252Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Broadview, IL · USDOT 37062
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Chicago, IL · USDOT 2440000
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2013
Before you book
Questions about moving from Illinois to Texas
How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Houston, about 1,112 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,800–$3,200 and a 4-bedroom about $4,500–$8,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Illinois to Texas?
About 24,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 23,509, with a margin of error of ±4,417. About 18,000 moved from Texas to Illinois the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Illinois to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 950 to 1,156 miles by road; Chicago to Houston is about 1,112. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Illinois to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Illinois to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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