Illinois to Washington Moving
Long Distance Moving
Planning a long-distance move from Illinois to Washington?
When you book with us, you get:
Fair Cancellation Policy
Clear terms — no surprises
Flexible rescheduling
Move dates can change — we’ll help you adjust your schedule when possible.
Long-distance coordination
We plan loading, route, and delivery windows to reduce delays.
Optional visual estimate
Fast planning by phone/video or on-site (when needed).
Express Movers from Illinois to Washington
Washington moves are common for job relocations, family transitions, and new housing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. The key to a smooth Illinois-to-Washington move is planning: the right truck size, proper protection, accurate inventory, smart route timing, and clear delivery coordination — especially when you’re moving out of dense Chicago neighborhoods, high-rises, or busy suburban complexes.
From the first call, we focus on what prevents problems later: elevator reservations, loading zone rules, long carries, stairs, and timing around weather and traffic along the route. When your move crosses multiple states, details matter — and we treat them that way.
MOVING PROCESS: ILLINOIS → MARYLAND
- Scheduling: Choose your pickup day and preferred delivery window.
- Loading: We blanket-wrap furniture, protect fragile items, and secure everything for highway travel.
- Transportation: Long-distance route planning to reduce traffic and weather risks (including mountain pass conditions when applicable).
- Delivery: Unload, place items by room, and confirm all essentials arrived safely.
Pro tip: If you’re moving from a high-rise or condo, reserve elevator time and confirm loading zone rules in advance.
Popular Washington Destinations We Serve
- From Illinois (Chicago + statewide): Chicago, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Elmhurst, Glenview, Hinsdale + more.
- To Washington:
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Tacoma
- Everett
- Spokane
- Vancouver, WA
- Olympia
- Bellingham
- Surrounding suburbs and nearby cities
Cost Drivers
Your Illinois-to-Washington price is usually based on:
- Home size / volume (studio vs 3–4BR)
- Packing level (full packing vs partial vs self-packed)
- Stairs/elevators/long carry at pickup or delivery
- Special items (piano, safe, antiques, large TV, artwork)
- Delivery window (a flexible window often saves money)
Size of Move | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
Studio / 1BR: | from $3,500–$6,500 |
2BR: | from $5,500–$9,500 |
3BR: | from $8,000–$13,500 |
4BR+: | from $11,000+ |
*For an exact quote, request a visual estimate.
FAQ
How long does it take to move from Illinois to Washington?
Most long-distance moves take several days depending on pickup schedule, route, weather, and the delivery window you select.
How is the cost calculated for an Illinois-to-Washington move?
Pricing is based on volume, distance, packing needs, pickup/delivery access (stairs/elevators/long carry), special items, and delivery timing.
Do you offer full packing for long-distance moves?
Yes. We can pack the full home or only key areas (kitchen, fragile items, artwork). Furniture is blanket-wrapped and secured for transport.
Can you handle apartment/high-rise moves in Chicago suburbs?
Yes. We plan around elevator reservations, loading zone rules, parking limits, and building time windows.
Do you provide storage if my Washington home isn’t ready?
Yes, storage can be arranged when needed. Tell us your timeline and we’ll plan pickup, storage, and delivery as one coordinated move.
What should I do to prepare before moving day?
Confirm building rules, reserve elevators (if needed), set aside essentials (documents/meds), and label any “do not load” items.
Are my items protected during the move?
We use protective materials, careful loading, and secure tie-downs for highway travel. We’ll review coverage options during the quote process.
Our Moving Services in Evanston
4.9 Stars
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Awarded Excellence
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I recommend using ACM Movers for all your moving needs. They are awesome and very quick they will take care of assembly and dissembling required for your furniture or anything you need. They have all the necessary bubble wraps or boxes if you need more. I am thankful to Nick and Temur who helped me move my stuff from my apartment. They are affordable too! 
Amruta K.
9/26/2023 ACM did a terrific job with our recent move. It wasn't easy! They've moved furniture from four levels, including a piano that had to come down a flight of stairs. But the crew of four were, diligent, friendly and hard-working. Highly recommended! Dan S.
5/24/2024 I recently had to move last minute, and I spoke to Yuriy, the owner, and he made me feel completely at ease and immediately sent Nick and Vitaly to help me. It was a lot of work for them, but they never wavered, we're extremely professional and did an amazing job. I will be using their services again next year when I move, so get ready boys, haha. In all seriously, they're the best movers in the city, I HIGHLY recommend. Carmin M.
8/19/2023 - Excellent experience with ACM movers. Fast, reliable and very friendly! Took great care of my belongings . Highly recommend. Anthony R.
3/04/2024 ACM movers are Very professional, hard working, sincere crew. I recommend them 100% and will definitely hire them next time. Pavan K.
11/27/2023 I would give them 4.5 stars.
Due to arrive at 8 - did call to confirm night before
@ 8:13 got a text a guy had family emergency would be here 8:45 - 9.
@ 9:15 I called dispatch, he'd find crew.
@ 9:25 Yuri called - I should meet crew in lobby.
I don't know how long they'd been down stay, apparently not told which unit to come to.
The 2 guys did a great job, careful with moving all furniture on my new hardwood floors, finished fast and were very polite/ professional.
Except for delay, it was perfect AND they came on Labor Day.
I would recommend them but be sure to give yourself some time flexibility so not stress
Their price was fair. Patricia V.
9/07/2022 - Efficient great pricing. The guys were so nice and explained the process for everything. Julia U.
7/28/2024 Mike is very responsive. He replied and got back to me very quickly. He walked me through the details. The pricing is reasonable. The mover crews were hard-working, accommodating, and were very careful/gentle with our stuff. I would definitely hire ACM Movers again. Parivat P.
4/02/2024 Sergio, Dan, and Nick are the best! They worked quickly (and tirelessly!) while also taking great care with all our items. They were friendly, cheerful, and professional in demeanor. Although they worked very fast, they were calm and not frenzied, which lessened my stress! They were also nice to my 84-year-old mother, which meant a lot to me.
My communications with Mike were pleasant and efficient. He sent me a clear estimate which was right on target. When I had to reschedule last minute due to a problem with my eye, he was very understanding and rescheduled without making me feel bad about it!
This was great value at a great price.
I highly recommend ACM Movers and give kudos to Mike in the office, and Sergio and his terrific team! Cathy D.
12/12/2023 - I was overall pleased with this company service. The only thing I would recommend is which items you need them to be extra careful with or move those items yourself if you don't want them potentially damaged. But they were extremely fast. Moving wasn't as painful as I had anticipated. And I was very satisfied with the price. I definitely see myself using their services again for my next move. Thank you so much. Casilda H.
10/01/2023 ACM moved me earlier today. They arrived exactly when they said they would (and called me shortly before arrival). The 3-person team moved efficiently, did not over use packing materials, and were careful not to cause any damage. All of my belonging arrived to my new apartment without any issue. I recommend them and will certainly look them up the next time I move. Matt R.
12/07/2023 ACM Movers did an excellent job moving me in a timely fashion. The guys were professional, fast, efficient and friendly. They were very meticulous in wrapping my items to ensure they were protected. I would highly recommend them to anyone without hesitation. Thanks guys. Wayne M.
11/28/2023 - The best service. Very kindness and profesional. Very happy with them. Everything was moved carefully. Milanyely M.
5/04/2023 We had a great experience with ACM movers. They arrived on time and were very quick and capable. We had more stuff than expected and they were able to make time to do another trip for us. Our furniture all arrived to our new apartment in the same condition. Final pricing matched quote. Kasey R.
11/13/2023 Good communication. Asked for 2 guys for 3 hours, but 3 guys showed up for the same price! But they were late, I had told them 12:30, 12:45pm latest and they showed at 1:25pm... So some standing around and waiting for me. Nice guys, they had good tools and equipment. Highly recommend you get your mattress and anything else you don't want to have dirty wrapped it's well worth it because they cannot guarantee those things will not get black as a drag them around the truck invariably Jeff K.
3/24/2024
