It takes a long time to move from Chicago to Boston along the I-90 route. It is not just a simple truck ride from city to city. Customers of WellKnown Moving Company move from apartments, homes, condos, and businesses in Chicago to addresses in Boston. Parking, elevator schedules, and building rules can change the full move plan.
This road goes along I-90 for about 982 miles, going through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. For a moving truck that is full, the trip is planned to take more than one day because commercial drivers have to follow FMCSA hours-of-service rules, which include the 11-hour limit for property-carrying drivers.
Our team plans your move from Chicago to Boston taking into account your items, how easy it is to get to both locations, building rules, and when you need them delivered. Then they give you a written flat-rate estimate with no hidden fees. In the price, there is a moving crew, a truck, fuel, tolls, miles, loading, transporting, unloading, basic furniture disassembly and reassembly, protection for the furniture and floors, and Basic Released Value Protection.
A trained staff that works for you instead of day laborers or gig workers is what you can count on. WellKnown movers are hired after a background check, wear uniforms, and get training from the business. They are led by a designated lead mover who is in charge of the whole job, from picking up the boxes to delivering them. We can also give out a Certificate of Insurance for Boston apartments, condos, managed buildings, and business places if the building needs one. Find out more about us.
WellKnown Moving plans moves from Chicago to Boston as long-distance moves between states. That means the move is based on federal rules about moving household goods, the schedule of the route, the size of the inventory, and how easy it is to get to both places. This is not like a short local move because the truck has to go through several states, follow commercial driving rules, and get to Boston with a delivery plan that works with the building and the streets.
It is about 982 miles to move from Chicago to Boston. A route for a passenger car is usually given as about 15 hours, but FMCSA hours-of-service limits apply to a moving truck that is full of things to move. Standard long-distance moves for homes also need time to load and unload at the starting point and the ending point. Depending on the inventory, stairs, elevators, long carries, and ease of parking, loading can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours and unloading can take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours for most normal homes or apartments.
The whole move from Chicago to Boston usually takes two to four business days, and your move coordinator confirms the exact delivery window in writing in your flat-rate estimate. The long I-90 route, the legal need for drivers to rest, the time it takes to load and unload, and the practicalities of getting to Boston are all taken into account in this range. Before you book, your planner will write down a plan that takes into account any needs you have, like storage, complicated packing, multiple stops, or a tight delivery window.
🔒 Protection: Every move between states comes with Basic Released Value Protection. Before you book, you can also find out more about Full-Value Protection and how to make a claim. Visit /claims to learn more about protection and claims, and visit Protect Your Move to read FMCSA customer advice.
Boston is a busy place where getting there can be just as important as the highway route. There are different kinds of access issues that can happen in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Fenway, North End, Seaport, and South Boston. These include narrow streets, little curb space, older buildings, walk-ups, freight elevator rules, loading dock windows, and COI standards in managed buildings.
The City of Boston says that a moving truck parking permit is not needed by law, but it does help make sure that the truck has a legal place to park along the curb. One of the most common types of Boston moving permits can reserve room from 7 AM to 5 PM. The City suggests applying early enough to put up signs before the move day. Your building may also need a COI and a reserved elevator window before the movers come if you are moving into an apartment building, condo, office building, or managed property.
The cost of property and living in Boston are also different from those in Chicago. According to U.S. Census QuickFacts, the median gross rent in Boston is higher than in Chicago, and the median owner-occupied home value is also higher in Boston than in Chicago. This is one reason why many people moving from Chicago to Boston need to plan more carefully around apartment size, storage needs, and first-day delivery access. With the help of the U.S. Census Bureau, you can compare the two city descriptions.
🌆 Learn more about the city: To learn more about the city, visit the City of Boston moving page. There you can read about services in Boston and where to park on moving day.
The first step is to fill out the form. After that, our manager will contact you for a free consultation and estimated cost. Our long-distance moves are priced on a flat-rate basis, so your quote will not change if the job takes more or less time. Learn More About our Pricing
We develop a customized long-distance moving plan and determine the timing of the move. At this stage you need to decide whether you are doing the packing yourself or using our professional packing service. If you need additional services, we’ll discuss them during the call.
On the appointed day and time, we arrive at the location in Chicago. If packing is included, we can do it on moving day or one to several days in advance. We recommend that the customer be present during this stage.
Then we move straight to the final location in Boston or stop at the storage facility, if this service has been purchased. We carefully unload all your belongings, place items in the agreed locations and reassemble the furniture. If arranged, we help unpack all items.
After the move, we’re available to answer questions and provide support. If anything is missing or damaged, contact us as soon as possible and we’ll work with you to resolve the issue.
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WellKnown Moving Company is a team of professionals who can take care of your move smoothly. Our movers are experienced and trained to handle a wide range of moving needs.
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Our movers handle all loading and unloading and bring the necessary equipment. Belongings are placed in the agreed locations.
Beds covered—others as needed, no extra charge.
Wrapped & protected furniture for you.
Basic coverage (Released Value Protection) is included at no extra cost.
Moving truck and transportation to the destination (or destinations) are included in the rate.
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We use a written flat rate to figure out how much it costs to move from Chicago to Boston. The estimate starts with a base rate of $120 an hour for labor, including travel time. It then takes into account the real long-distance route, the size of the inventory, the size of the crew, the time it takes to drive the truck, the conditions of access, the need to pack, the cost of fuel, and the delivery requirements in Boston.
The price cannot be estimated like for a short local move because the route from Chicago to Boston is about 982 miles long. Even a small move needs to be planned out in advance. There is loading in Chicago, truck travel along the I-90 corridor over several days, driver rest time required by federal hours-of-service rules, unloading in Boston, and planning for parking, elevators, long carries, or COI standards at the destination building.
Moving from Chicago to Boston usually costs around $2,900 for a simple studio or one-bedroom move with few pieces of furniture, access to an elevator, and not much packing. The flat rate can go up for bigger homes, walk-up apartments, full packing, heavy things, storage, Boston building windows that are too small, or parking that is hard to find. Your written estimate covers the crew, truck, fuel, tolls, miles, loading, transporting, unloading, standard furniture disassembly and reassembly, Basic Released Value Protection, door and floor protection, and furniture wrapping.
You can also add extra services like packing/unpacking and storage if needed. Before the Chicago pickup, we can pack just the fragile things, just the kitchen, just the artwork and mirrors, or the whole house.
| Move Size | Price Range | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,900 - $4,400 | $3,600 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $4,800 - $8,200 | $6,400 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $7,500 - $14,500 | $10,800 |
| Small Commercial Office | $4,500 - $8,800 | $6,600 |
| Medium Commercial Office | $8,000 - $16,500 | $12,200 |
| Large Commercial Office | $15,000 - $32,000 | $22,500 |
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