Professional Chicago Movers
Relocating from or within the Chicagoland Area with Federal Companies
The third largest city in the United States, Chicago IL is known for its Lake Michigan beaches, attractions like the Field Museum and Willis Tower, and amazing cuisine with iconic local foods like deep dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs. Living in Chicago has so much to offer from the city’s excellent public transportation and job opportunities to recreation and cultural attractions. However, even if you stay in the Chicago area, there’s a good chance you will relocate at least once or twice. The average American moves 11 to 12 times during their lifetime!
Whether you’re planning to buy a house in Chicago and put down roots, move out of the city to the suburbs, or leave Illinois completely, you deserve a positive and exciting moving experience. Federal Companies is ready to meet your moving needs with 5-star Chicago movers who go above and beyond. Our professional moving services are tailored to your needs. Federal Companies serves all of Chicagoland and beyond as an Allied Van Lines agent. Get a free quote today from the Chicago moving company you can trust to safeguard your belongings every step of the way.


Top Reasons for Relocating with a Chicago Moving Company
Leaving Chicago for a new city?
Maybe it’s time to look to the best Chicago suburbs and charming Cook County cities and villages for lower crime, more space, family-friendly amenities, and less traffic.
Many of the relocations our moving company in Chicago handles are long distance within the region or cross country. Despite its many charms, there’s no escaping the harsh Chicago climate, overall crime, and high cost of living. In 2020, twice as many people left Illinois as people who moved into the state. A major van line reported that 66% of its Illinois moves were outbound relocations. Chicago along with Lake County and Joliet all ranked among the top 25 metro areas in the country for outbound migration.
Top destinations for people leaving the city include Indiana, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Los Angeles, and other California cities. You might be considering a move out of the area for lower taxes, more affordable housing, and a better quality of life.
No matter why you’re ready to make a change, you can count on Federal Companies for the superb moving services you need. Get started with a free moving estimate for full service or labor only service to learn more about what we can do for you!

Benefits of Hiring Professional Chicago Movers

It’s no surprise that 94% of survey respondents said hiring a moving crew was worth it while 43% who moved themselves said they regretted it.
Here’s how our Chicago moving company will make your move easier, faster, and less stressful by loading and packing efficiently and putting years of experience to work.
- Dedicated move coordinator creates a customized plan of action, oversees the logistics, and ensures a seamless relocation.
- A professionally trained, uniformed, and vetted team arrives promptly with the necessary supplies and equipment.
- You avoid all heavy lifting, repetitive bending, and loading/unloading of the truck to avoid all risk of injury.
- Personalized packing services save time and eliminate worry. Movers use the right packing supplies to protect fragile belongings from harm.
- Moving services are tailored to your needs whether you need your whole house packed and moved or just need labor only assistance with heavy or fragile items.
- Your belongings are transported in a well-maintained truck by a licensed professional so you aren’t navigated congested, narrow Chicago roads in a large commercial truck.
- Optional unpacking, furniture assembly, and furniture arrangement services let you settle right into the new home
Who says moving needs to be stressful? Give our team at Federal Companies a call today at (800) 747-4100 for a free quote and to learn what sets us apart from other moving companies.
Full Service Chicago Moving Services
Federal Companies has more than a century of experience performing Chicago IL moving services including office and household moves large and small. We have earned a sterling reputation for exceeding our customers’ expectations with a focus on superior customer service.
Here are the moving solutions we offer to take the hassle out of your relocation.
Local Movers
Our full service or labor only services make local moving a breeze! Our movers in Chicago handle household and apartment relocations of all sizes.
Long Distance Moving
Commercial Moving Services
Packing Services
Storage

How to Choose the Best Chicago Moving Company
Do not make the mistake of trusting your home and belongings with just any moving service. Here is what you should look for in a dependable company before you hire movers in Chicago IL.
Fully licensed. Make sure they have an Illinois state license for movers which you can verify here. For moves that cross state lines, they must be federally licensed with a US DOT number.
Free, written estimate. Professional movers must be willing to provide a free estimate in writing of your probable moving cost. Make sure you read their policy about charges if the estimate is too low or too high. Will you only pay actual charges if the estimate was too high?

Insured. Illinois requires minimum coverage on moves, and federal law requires basic liability coverage. A good company should have other options for insurance coverage, or you can purchase coverage through a third party.
Background checked moving team. Make sure the crew is vetted, experienced, and uniformed. This protects you and gives you peace of mind.
The Federal Companies Difference – Providing the Same Customer Service Excellence for 109+ Years
Federal Companies is a moving company you can trust with a sterling reputation going back to 1913. We have more than a century of experience in the moving industry with the expertise necessary for seamless, worry-free relocations completed on schedule and on budget.
Our moving company in Chicago is fully licensed and insured for your protection. A team of highly trained, background checked movers will carry out your move according to a customized plan of action using years of experience, specialized equipment, and the necessary supplies.
We are an Allied Van Lines agent with the network and fleet needed to handle moves throughout the United States. Our BBB-accredited business has earned an A+ rating and hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied customers. We have five locations in the region and more than 200 employees ready to deliver the superior moving service for which we are known!
How Much Are Movers in Chicago?
You will usually receive an hourly mover rate for local relocations and flat pricing for other moves. You can learn more about Chicago moving costs here.
The cost to hire a moving company is impossible to estimate without knowing the details of your relocation. However, you can count on transparent, affordable rates with Federal Companies! Get started with a free moving estimate online or by giving us a call at (800) 747-4100. We will perform a free in-home or virtual assessment to give you an accurate quote with no obligation.
There are many factors that are considered to give you a personalized moving quote:
- Distance between locations
- Type of move (office, apartment, detached home, etc)
- Type and volume of items you are moving
- Number of movers needed
- Accessibility of your home
- Moving dates
- Level of service requested

Chicago Movers FAQs
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Tips for Stress Free Moving in Chicago
- Use a moving binder to stay organized with task lists, estimates, contracts, school records, and other important paperwork
- Use apps like Sortly which makes a visual inventory to make the move less chaotic
- Donate furnishings and other items to save money. Use our guide to donating furniture in Chicago to find organizations that pick up donations.
- Have electricity and water turned on before move-in day. Use our guide to Chicago utilities!
- Download our ultimate moving checklist for items to take care of in advance of your big move.