Your move from Washington, DC to Illinois
Gorilla Haulers handles furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading for your Washington, DC to Illinois move. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
In District of Columbia, an estimated 42% of housing units are in buildings with 20 or more units. For an apartment move, include storage-locker belongings and balcony furniture along with the rooms inside. 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 Washington, DC to Illinois move
In DC, reserve curb space and the elevator; in Chicago, ask whether the delivery uses the front street, an alley, or a loading dock. For a Chicago high-rise, send the freight elevator window with your inventory so the delivery can be planned around it.
Cost to move from Washington, DC 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.
| Moving route | Small 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC to Illinois | $1,672–$3,729Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $3,735–$7,119Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $7,125Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Washington, DC 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
Request my free estimateEstimates, 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 Washington, DC.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · Washington, DC in-state moving rules
Review the two ends of your move
| Location | Access to review |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC pickup | For a DC apartment or rowhouse, tell us where the truck can stop, how many flights of stairs are involved, and whether your building requires an elevator appointment. Include items stored in a basement or upper floor. |
| Illinois delivery | For 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
District of Columbia
- Detached houses
- 11% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 22% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 42% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 58% 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 Washington, DC to Illinois: the migration figures
About 761 people moved from Washington, DC to Illinois in a single year, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 survey.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 761 | ±432 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
