INTERSTATE HOUSEHOLD MOVING

Virginia to Illinois movers

A Virginia to Illinois move takes you from the DC suburbs or elsewhere in Virginia to Chicago or downstate Illinois.

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Your move from Virginia to Illinois

Gorilla Haulers handles furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading for your Virginia to Illinois move. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.

An estimated 61% of housing units in Virginia are detached houses. For a house move, include the garage, basement, patio and spare rooms when counting furniture and boxes. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.

Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes

Our trucks run this route

Our trucks run between our Chicago, New Jersey, and DC-area bases every day, and down the East Coast to Florida. Most deliveries along this route arrive in under a week. Pickup and delivery dates are confirmed with your estimate.

Planning your Virginia to Illinois move

Give the full Illinois ZIP code so the delivery plan fits the destination, whether it is a Chicago building or a suburban home. Share the Virginia HOA or building move-out rules and the Illinois parking or alley access with your inventory.

Cost to move from Virginia to Illinois

Our rate to Illinois: $5.50 per cubic foot up to 800 cu. ft. and $5.25 above 800 cu. ft., $1,480 minimum, plus a 13% fuel surcharge.

Example prices by shipment size, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.

Example prices by shipment size, including fuel
Moving routeSmall shipment
up to 600 cu. ft.
approx. 2,000–3,500 lb
Medium shipment
601–1,200 cu. ft.
approx. 3,500–7,000 lb
Large shipment
1,201+ cu. ft.
approx. 7,000+ lb
Estimate
Virginia to Illinois$1,672–$3,729Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment$3,735–$7,119Typical 2–3 bedroom homeFrom $7,125Larger home or fuller inventoryRequest pricing for Virginia to Illinois

Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.

Measure your shipment · Check estimate factors and add-ons · Prepare building paperwork

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Estimates, protection and state rules

Before you book, review how interstate estimates, added items and shipment protection work, and the rules for a move entirely within Virginia.

Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · Virginia in-state moving rules

Review the two ends of your move

Pickup and receiving checks for Virginia to Illinois
LocationAccess to review
Virginia pickupA Northern Virginia pickup and a pickup elsewhere in Virginia need different scheduling arrangements. Provide the actual ZIP code, and tell us about townhouse stairs, driveway access, and any separate storage-unit pickup.
Illinois deliveryFor an Illinois delivery, tell us whether the truck will use the street, an alley, or a loading dock. Chicago buildings often require a freight elevator reservation and a certificate of insurance.

Compare the housing at pickup and delivery

Virginia

Detached houses
61% of housing units
Attached single-unit homes
11% of housing units
Buildings with 20+ units
9% of housing units
Renter-occupied homes
33% of occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.

Illinois

Detached houses
58% of housing units
Attached single-unit homes
6% of housing units
Buildings with 20+ units
12% of housing units
Renter-occupied homes
33% of occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.

Moving from Virginia to Illinois: the migration figures

About 4,974 people moved from Virginia to Illinois in a single year, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 survey.

2024 ACS estimates: previous residence in Virginia
New residencePeopleMargin of error
Illinois4,974±2,291

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.

Delivery and storage terms

When can I receive my Virginia to Illinois shipment?

Most deliveries along this route arrive in under a week. Our general delivery schedule is 2–10 business days for moves up to 750 miles, 2–14 business days for 751–1,500 miles, and 4–21 business days for 1,501–3,300 miles. Need a fixed delivery date? Ask about our Premium Guaranteed Service.

Can my Virginia to Illinois move include storage?

Yes. The first 30 days after pickup are free on eligible long-distance moves. After that, storage is $0.50 per cubic foot for each additional 30 days or part of 30 days, with a 300 cubic foot minimum. Flat-rate moves with direct delivery are excluded, and the offer does not apply to local moves.

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Protection and loading for the journey

Furniture preparation and truck loading from our crew at work.

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Equipped for your move

We arrive with moving blankets, dollies and packing supplies to protect your belongings and handle your move with care.

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Paperwork signed, floors protected

We go over and sign the moving paperwork with you before loading, and lay floor runners to protect your floors.

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Preparing household furniture

Crew members preparing protected furniture and household belongings.

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