A move from Chicago to Philadelphia involves two separate access questions: how the truck will reach the Chicago pickup and where it can unload in Philadelphia. Our Chicago team coordinates pickup and plans delivery around the requirements of your Philadelphia address. Before moving day, we confirm the crew, equipment, route, building access, and delivery window.
The loaded truck normally takes the Chicago Skyway to the I-80/I-90 corridor, then joins the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the approach to Philadelphia. Chicago curb restrictions, toll-road conditions, and limited loading space at the destination can all affect elapsed time.
The written flat-rate estimate is based on the inventory and services you approve, along with stairs or elevators, carrying distance, parking, packing, and storage needs. It covers the assigned crew, equipped truck, fuel, tolls, mileage, loading, unloading, furniture protection, room placement, and basic furniture disassembly and reassembly. If you request a scope change after approval, we document it before adjusting the price.
WellKnown assigns an in-house crew, company equipment, and a truck to the move. A designated lead mover coordinates pickup, transit, and delivery. The Chicago team schedules the move, while the interstate shipment operates under the company’s federal carrier authority. Read more about our long-distance moving process.
To prepare the estimate, send a complete inventory and identify any packing needs, large or fragile pieces, stairs, elevators, long carries, or curb restrictions. Those details determine the crew and equipment assigned to the job. On moving day, the crew protects and loads the furniture in Chicago, then keeps the shipment organized for placement at the Philadelphia address.
The route covers approximately 760 road miles. A loaded truck normally needs about 12.5–13.5 hours of driving before required stops, loading, unloading, or access delays are counted. Because that exceeds the FMCSA 11-hour driving limit, same-day delivery is not available. The practical delivery range is 2–4 business days from pickup. Your coordinator confirms the specific written delivery window. Traffic, turnpike incidents, winter weather, or unavailable curb and elevator access may affect timing within the confirmed terms. For winter moves, the team checks official road conditions through OHGO and 511PA.
🔒 Protection: Basic Released Value Protection is included at no additional charge. Full-Value Protection is available as an optional upgrade. Review the coverage before pickup and consult our claims information if you need to report loss or damage.
Do not wait until the truck leaves Chicago to arrange delivery access. The customer is responsible for confirming the Philadelphia building’s elevator, loading-dock, certificate-of-insurance, and moving-hour requirements. If the truck needs reserved street space, the customer must complete the city permit process and post the approved signs. WellKnown supplies the truck dimensions, delivery window, and insurance documentation needed for those arrangements.
🏙️ Official Philadelphia guidance: Apply for a Temporary No Parking permit at least four business days ahead. Once it is approved, take the permit to the designated police district and post the signs at least 24 hours before the restricted period begins.
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 Philadelphia 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.
Had Aibek and Vlad do my move, they were very fast and careful with all my stuff. They also packed everything into storage very neatly 5/5
Adam and Tim were absolutely amazing. They took care of our move from Philly to New York. They communicated through every step, were efficient, professional and accommodating. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Aibek and his team were wonderful! Super quick with helping us move everything, furniture assembly/dissembly. Couldn’t recommend enough!
They were nothing but fantastic! Super professional and quick. Aibek and team were amazing so I highly recommend them!
Adam and Miras were phenomenal and so quick.
Aibek and Nick were great! I highly recommend!
Excellent work - used them to move from Texas to Colorado; got a dedicated 26 foot truck and a great driver - Eugene and his crew were very efficient, hard working, careful and pleasant to work with. 10/10 recommend.
Ismail and Farhad were fantastic! Ismail and Farhad were fantastic!! Careful, quick, and professional from start to finish. They made our move from VA to NC as smooth as possible. Highly recommend using this crew!
Ismail and Farhad were fantastic! Ismail and Farhad were fantastic!! Careful, quick, and professional from start to finish. They made our move from VA to NC as smooth as possible. Highly recommend using this crew!
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.
Request your Free Quote Now!All the essentials are already in your rate — labor, protection, transport, fuel, and tolls. No hidden fees.
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 Liability Coverage (Released Value Protection) is included at no extra cost.
Moving truck and transportation to the destination (or destinations) are included in the rate.
Included in our service—no hidden fees.
Pricing for a Chicago-to-Philadelphia move is provided as a written flat rate, not an open-ended hourly bill. The planning ranges account for typical inventory, labor, interstate travel, fuel, tolls, and ordinary loading and unloading. The Average Price column is a rounded planning figure within each range. It is not a guaranteed or statistical average. The approved estimate controls the price for the agreed scope.
A one-bedroom move with reserved loading areas and working elevators at both addresses generally takes less labor than the same inventory collected from a Chicago walk-up and carried a long distance into a Philadelphia building. Packing, storage, unusually heavy pieces, additional stops, and restricted moving hours can also change the scope.
The flat rate includes the assigned crew, truck, fuel, tolls, mileage, transportation, loading, unloading, furniture protection, room placement, and Basic Released Value Protection. See our pricing process for more detail. Optional packing services, Full-Value Protection, and storage can be added to the written estimate.
| Move Size | Price Range | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,500 | $3,400 |
| 2–3 bedrooms | $2,800–$5,300 | $4,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,400–$6,600 | $5,000 |
| Small Commercial Office | $3,000–$5,600 | $4,200 |
| Medium Commercial Office | $4,100–$7,800 | $5,900 |
| Large Commercial Office | $6,000–$11,500 | $8,600 |
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