Are You Based in the City of Chicago?

Are You Based in the City of Chicago?

Last updated: October 2026

Yes. Our headquarters are at 5222 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, in Jefferson Park on the Northwest Side. We've operated from the city since 1982.

That's more than four decades of moving people around Chicago from inside Chicago. It matters more than you might think.

A mover that's based in the city starts the day close to you and plans around the same traffic you deal with. It knows which streets are tight and which neighborhoods load almost everything from the alley, because the company has been working those same blocks and back alleys since 1982 rather than looking them up on a map the morning of the move. A mover based an hour away doesn't. Location shapes the whole day.

Why being in the city matters

Short drive times. Being based inside the city means short drive times to most neighborhoods. Read how fast can you get to my Chicago neighborhood.

We know the buildings. Vintage walk-ups and three-flats. Greystones and courtyard buildings. Downtown high-rises. Each has its own challenges, and we move in all of them.

We know the streets. Alleys and side streets. Boulevards and permit zones. Street sweeping, too. Read do I need a parking permit to move in Chicago.

We know the seasons. Summer peak season, end-of-month lease turnover, and Chicago winters.

A real company with a real address

You can find us at 5222 N Elston Ave. We're licensed by the Illinois Commerce Commission under ILL.C.C 153317, and we're licensed for interstate moves under MC 1694629 and US DOT 4338139.

That's worth checking with any mover. Some companies that advertise in Chicago don't operate a single truck here. They take your booking and pass it to someone else. Read moving brokers vs. real movers and our credentials and licenses page.

Where we work

We move people all over the city and across the suburbs. Our neighborhood pages cover Edgewater, Lake View, Logan Square, and Lincoln Park. Lincoln Square and Portage Park have their own pages too. Our Chicago movers page covers the city, and our service areas page lists the rest.

Moving out of Chicago?

Being based here doesn't mean we only move here. We move people from Chicago to other states too. Read can you move me from Chicago to another state.

Moving into Chicago?

If you're coming from another state, read moving into Chicago from another state.

Since 1982

The city has changed a lot since 1982. A lot. Neighborhoods have grown, buildings have gone up, and moving itself has changed. What hasn't changed is where we work from. We've been a Chicago company the whole time, and we still are.

How we price

Moves are hourly, with a 2-hour minimum. Moving companies in the Chicago area charge at least one hour for travel. Our pricing stays the same all year. Read how much does a move in Chicago cost.

How to reach us

Call (773) 275-4100 or email info@wcmoving.com. Estimates are free, and we do them in person, online, or by phone if you prefer.

Our home base is covered on our Chicago movers page, alongside our moving services.