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Avondale, MO · USDOT 2074911
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Moving from Missouri to Illinois
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 11,000 people living in Illinois had lived in Missouri a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Kansas City to Chicago, about 487 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 176 licensed movers are based in Missouri.
Who makes this move
10,892
people moved from Missouri to Illinois (±2,510)
18,362
moved the other way, from Illinois to Missouri (±3,110)
- Illinois drew about 8% of the roughly 132,000 people who left Missouri for another state.
- More people moved from Illinois to Missouri than this way, by about 7,500.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Missouri went
Most common moves out of Missouri
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
Kansas City to Chicago, about 487 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Chicago | 487 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| St. Louis to Chicago | 309 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Missouri
See all 176Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedMissouri to Illinois crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Missouri to Illinois
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Illinois?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Kansas City to Chicago, about 487 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Missouri to Illinois?
About 11,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 10,892, with a margin of error of ±2,510. About 18,000 moved from Illinois to Missouri the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Missouri to Illinois?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 309 to 487 miles by road; Kansas City to Chicago is about 487. 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 Missouri to Illinois?
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 Missouri to Illinois?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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