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MOST TRUSTED CHICAGO MOVERS
Windy City Movers helps Chicago apartments, condos, homes, and offices move with less stress. Get professional packing, loading, storage, and careful delivery from licensed and insured movers.
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Satisfaction
1,000+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
Satisfaction
1,000+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
WHY
200,000+
PEOPLE
CHOOSE USWHY 200,000+
PEOPLE
CHOOSE US
The Most Affordable
Moving Company In
Chicago
No Hidden Fees,
No Surprises
Ever!
#1
Senior Citizen Movers
Fully Licensed And
Insured
No Hidden Fees,
No Surprises
Ever!
#1
Senior Citizen Movers
Fully Licensed And
Insured
No Hidden Fees,
No Surprises
Ever!
#1
Senior Citizen Movers
Fully Licensed And
Insured
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
4.7from 1,200+ reviews
5.0
I have used Windy City Movers for my last three moves in Chicago. Both the moving crew and the in-office staff are great! Josh has always been very he...
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Ginu George5.0
We had an excellent experience with Richardo and Lou. They were professional, efficient, and courteous from start to finish. Their knowledge about mov...
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Charles Francis5.0
It was a rainy day and I was stranded with all my stuff outside. I reached out to Windy City Movers and even though they were 20 miles away, they made...
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Deliverance Otu5.0
We had a great experience for our move out of state. Batka and Dash were very courteous and accommodating while we were searching for quotes. We opted...
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Dean Karahalios5.0
I had such a great experience with Windy City Movers! My movers — Ricardo, Lou, and Carlos — were absolutely fantastic. They were professional, effici...
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Kiana Felix5.0
I've used Windy City Movers for three different moves, and they've been outstanding every single time. Their entire team is incredibly professional, f...
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Amanda Hassan5.0
I recently used Windy City Movers for my move, and I couldn't be happier with the service! From the initial quote to the final delivery, everything wa...
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Ryougo Kin5.0
I want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible crew at Windy City Movers—Ricardo, Lou, Micky, and Ricardo. These guys absolutely crushed it. They...
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N M5.0
Windy City Movers was an amazing choice for my move. My movers were very kind and went above and beyond. They even took stuff I hadn't properly packed...
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Gabriela Koch5.0
I recently had the pleasure of working with Windy City Movers, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, the team was professional, effi...
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Suvdhan Suvd5.0
I had an excellent move out experience with Windy City movers. I had a two bedroom apartment that also had a piano, and I lived on the top third floor...
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Catherine Friedline5.0
Extremely professional movers. I was moving from a 4th floor apartment to a 2nd floor apartment with no elevators. They found innovative ways to move...
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Alexandra Arias5.0
Windy City Movers were fantastic! We had the challenge of moving two households on two different days, and they handled it all with such care and prof...
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Megan Castellon5.0
Oh my, I will never ever use anyone else. These guys are wonderful. They arrived on time and got right to the job. They even loaded my fragile belongi...
A
A Forrest5.0
Working with Windy City Movers has been an absolute pleasure. Their employees are extremely professional, reliable and friendly. Ricardo, Felix and Ja...
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Terry Twardowski5.0
I have used Windy City Movers for my last three moves in Chicago. Both the moving crew and the in-office staff are great! Josh has always been very he...
G
Ginu George5.0
We had an excellent experience with Richardo and Lou. They were professional, efficient, and courteous from start to finish. Their knowledge about mov...
C
Charles Francis5.0
It was a rainy day and I was stranded with all my stuff outside. I reached out to Windy City Movers and even though they were 20 miles away, they made...
D
Deliverance Otu5.0
We had a great experience for our move out of state. Batka and Dash were very courteous and accommodating while we were searching for quotes. We opted...
D
Dean Karahalios5.0
I had such a great experience with Windy City Movers! My movers — Ricardo, Lou, and Carlos — were absolutely fantastic. They were professional, effici...
K
Kiana Felix5.0
I've used Windy City Movers for three different moves, and they've been outstanding every single time. Their entire team is incredibly professional, f...
A
Amanda Hassan5.0
I recently used Windy City Movers for my move, and I couldn't be happier with the service! From the initial quote to the final delivery, everything wa...
R
Ryougo Kin5.0
I want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible crew at Windy City Movers—Ricardo, Lou, Micky, and Ricardo. These guys absolutely crushed it. They...
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N M5.0
Windy City Movers was an amazing choice for my move. My movers were very kind and went above and beyond. They even took stuff I hadn't properly packed...
G
Gabriela Koch5.0
I recently had the pleasure of working with Windy City Movers, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, the team was professional, effi...
S
Suvdhan Suvd5.0
I had an excellent move out experience with Windy City movers. I had a two bedroom apartment that also had a piano, and I lived on the top third floor...
C
Catherine Friedline5.0
Extremely professional movers. I was moving from a 4th floor apartment to a 2nd floor apartment with no elevators. They found innovative ways to move...
A
Alexandra Arias5.0
Windy City Movers were fantastic! We had the challenge of moving two households on two different days, and they handled it all with such care and prof...
M
Megan Castellon5.0
Oh my, I will never ever use anyone else. These guys are wonderful. They arrived on time and got right to the job. They even loaded my fragile belongi...
A
A Forrest5.0
Working with Windy City Movers has been an absolute pleasure. Their employees are extremely professional, reliable and friendly. Ricardo, Felix and Ja...
T
Terry Twardowski5.0
Great service! Fast and efficient. I've moved several times within the last decade and different states and cities. These movers were by far my favori...
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A K5.0
Amazing movers. Worked with Batka, Muunu, and Bilguun. Professional, efficient, and super courteous. I forgot to include my small couch in the initial...
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Marc5.0
Guys came on time worked hard and were very professional. Great communication would use them again in a heartbeat. Way to represent the neighborhood.
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George Karzas5.0
They were great. They were careful and disconnected the appliances and hooked them back up at the new location. Nothing was broken or damaged. Very ha...
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Craigk5.0
The team did a great job. Although our move took longer than expected, they did it with a smile on their faces and we are thrilled to be settling into...
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Matthew Smith5.0
Excellent job! They moved me on Easter Sunday from Chicago to Wisconsin. Needed another truck, but no worries, just a gasoline charge. Estimate given...
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Donald Hagemann5.0
Batka and Windy City Movers did an incredible job getting me moved. They were timely, efficient, professional, and diligent in their work. I'm most ap...
J
Jelani Williams5.0
Ricardo and Boono were great in helping with my move! They were quick and efficient, and took great care of my belongings. The office predicted I had...
L
Lauren Day5.0
Windy City Movers provided an excellent experience. Dash and Josh were a pleasure to work with when scheduling and movers Erick and Ricardo did an out...
T
Tara-Eleftheria Spirou5.0
Batka and his team moved me into my apartment and they did an awesome job. Then a few months later came out on short notice to help move some patio fu...
K
Kyle Donnowitz5.0
We used Windy City Movers to move out of Lakeview all the way to Grand Rapids, MI. Ricardo, Muunuu, and Anar were beyond exceptional! They were so eff...
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Lisa Gross5.0
I booked Windy City Movers for my one bedroom apartment move from Ravenswood to Uptown and I could not be more happy with how everything went. They he...
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Annie Considine5.0
Extremely kind, courteous, and professional. Reasonably priced and very accommodating. We'll definitely use them again for future moves.
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Aleksandra Peric5.0
Windy City Movers took care of my furniture and I would definitely hire them again! Thank you for being professional and courteous throughout the enti...
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theclarityconcierge5.0
Windy City movers made my move so easy! Very communicative before the move for any coordination needed, and accommodating to specific requests. Would...
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Claire Reid5.0
Great service! Fast and efficient. I've moved several times within the last decade and different states and cities. These movers were by far my favori...
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A K5.0
Amazing movers. Worked with Batka, Muunu, and Bilguun. Professional, efficient, and super courteous. I forgot to include my small couch in the initial...
M
Marc5.0
Guys came on time worked hard and were very professional. Great communication would use them again in a heartbeat. Way to represent the neighborhood.
G
George Karzas5.0
They were great. They were careful and disconnected the appliances and hooked them back up at the new location. Nothing was broken or damaged. Very ha...
C
Craigk5.0
The team did a great job. Although our move took longer than expected, they did it with a smile on their faces and we are thrilled to be settling into...
M
Matthew Smith5.0
Excellent job! They moved me on Easter Sunday from Chicago to Wisconsin. Needed another truck, but no worries, just a gasoline charge. Estimate given...
D
Donald Hagemann5.0
Batka and Windy City Movers did an incredible job getting me moved. They were timely, efficient, professional, and diligent in their work. I'm most ap...
J
Jelani Williams5.0
Ricardo and Boono were great in helping with my move! They were quick and efficient, and took great care of my belongings. The office predicted I had...
L
Lauren Day5.0
Windy City Movers provided an excellent experience. Dash and Josh were a pleasure to work with when scheduling and movers Erick and Ricardo did an out...
T
Tara-Eleftheria Spirou5.0
Batka and his team moved me into my apartment and they did an awesome job. Then a few months later came out on short notice to help move some patio fu...
K
Kyle Donnowitz5.0
We used Windy City Movers to move out of Lakeview all the way to Grand Rapids, MI. Ricardo, Muunuu, and Anar were beyond exceptional! They were so eff...
L
Lisa Gross5.0
I booked Windy City Movers for my one bedroom apartment move from Ravenswood to Uptown and I could not be more happy with how everything went. They he...
A
Annie Considine5.0
Extremely kind, courteous, and professional. Reasonably priced and very accommodating. We'll definitely use them again for future moves.
A
Aleksandra Peric5.0
Windy City Movers took care of my furniture and I would definitely hire them again! Thank you for being professional and courteous throughout the enti...
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theclarityconcierge5.0
Windy City movers made my move so easy! Very communicative before the move for any coordination needed, and accommodating to specific requests. Would...
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Claire ReidFor a local move within Chicago, expect to pay between $350–$700 for a one-bedroom apartment and $800–$1,500+ for a three-bedroom home. Rates typically range from $120–$180 per hour for a two-man crew with a truck. Factors that affect your final cost include the size of your home, number of stairs, distance traveled, time of year, and any specialty items like pianos or antiques. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and mileage. We recommend getting an in-home or virtual estimate for an accurate quote—phone estimates often miss key details that impact pricing.
Mid-week moves (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) typically offer the best availability and sometimes lower rates. Weekends and month-end dates are peak demand times when moving companies are busiest. If you have flexibility, avoid the last and first week of any month—that's when most leases turn over in Chicago. September through April is generally the slower season, meaning easier scheduling and potentially better pricing. Summer months (May–August) are the busiest in the industry, so book well in advance if you're moving during that window.
Yes, but it depends on the situation. Reputable movers base their pricing on labor, time, and resources—not arbitrary markups—so there's often limited room to haggle on hourly rates. However, you can ask about discounts for mid-week or off-season moves, bundled services (like packing and storage), or flexibility on your move date. Be cautious of companies that significantly undercut competitors—extremely low bids often lead to hidden fees, hostage situations with your belongings, or uninsured crews. Focus on value and transparency over the cheapest price.
The industry standard is $20–$40 per mover for a half-day job (4 hours or less) and $40–$60+ per mover for a full-day or particularly challenging move. Consider tipping on the higher end if your crew handled stairs, narrow hallways, heavy furniture, extreme weather, or went above and beyond. Cash is preferred and should be handed directly to each mover at the end of the job. Tipping isn't mandatory, but it's customary and appreciated—moving is physically demanding work, and a tip recognizes a job well done.
For local Chicago moves, we recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance. During peak season (summer months and month-end dates), 4–6 weeks is safer to secure your preferred date and time. Long-distance or large-scale moves should be scheduled 6–8 weeks out when possible. Last-minute moves can sometimes be accommodated, but your options will be limited and premium rates may apply. The earlier you book, the more flexibility you'll have in choosing a time slot that works for your schedule.
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