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Top-Rated Movers in Great Lakes - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
427
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"
Unloading team
Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.
The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.
Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.2(
420
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Some of the best movers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I had called around in a panic, and they were the only ones that were able to come out with such short notice. The move was done the same day, without any problems. They moved a 4 bedroom home like it was nothing. Highly recommended."
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move

+9

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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STI Moving & Storage Inc
4.6(
112
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The service that I have got from Good STI Moving & Storage Inc. is way above the average. The moving team was respectful, systematic, and very careful with my things. Everything was fair, and I had a great time. They made me very happy and I would advise them to everybody who needs a moving service."
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Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Honey Bees Moving and Storage
Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
30
)
Moving In-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best moving experience I have ever had! Tim and Big T Movers were wonderful to work with, right from the start. Responsive, efficient and punctual in helping us plan for our small business move. On moving day, they arrived on time, and were friendly and professional. Got the job done perfectly and made everything easy! Will use them again in future. I recommend them to anyone for any big or small moving projects!"
Packing and loading furniture in semi. For cross country.
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
83
)
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mighty Moving, Inc.
4.7(
131
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We would highly recommend Mighty Moving. We used them for moving and storage. We could not be more pleased with the service received and experience we had. Mike & Robbie were wonderful walking us through the process from the beginning to the end. Our movers were excellent and professional. We would use them again in a heartbeat!"
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+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Windy City Movers
4.6(
81
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Windy City Movers for an out of state move to SW Michigan and couldn't have been more pleased. Dash, the owner, took a personal interest in estimating the move's cost, and working with us to coordinate activities. They crew they sent was professional, and did a super job packing and unpacking our belongings and furniture. They moved both our condo and a number of items in our storage locker. Not a single item was broken or damaged, something that can't be said for other movers I've worked with. The cost was very reasonable for a move this complex and significantly below cost we were quoted by other moving companies with five star reviews."
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
$80K Oxygen Chamber
$80K Oxygen Chamber

+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Elite Moving & Storage - Accepting 3+ Bedroom Projects
4.2(
61
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite movers were great! I had 4 movers that brought all the packing materials, packed and moved everything within 7 hours. They treated my items with care and were very helpful. Thank you for successful move and for a great packing. It would take me weeks to finish packing what they did within just few hours."
Chicago Local Movers
Long Distance Movers
Grade A BBB
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Moving APT
Moving APT
4.6(
464
)
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed help finding a moving company with a good reputation. I came across Moving APT on websites reporting they were a highly rated moving company, so I called them. I like their procedure and how quickly they moved into getting me a quote and booking my move dates. The movers did their thing, and I had an excellent experience."
Loading the Moving Truck
Moving Crew
Cross Country Moving Trailer
Moving Trailer
Long Distance Truck

+1

Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.1(
176
)
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best moving experience I've ever had. Articulate and friendly scheduler. Courteous and incredibly hardworking team. Everything about the move was excellent. Thanks, Big Shoulders Moving!"
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+1

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

Generally, you should avoid using your car as a storage space if you’re using a shipping company.Your items could get lost or damaged during transport, and most shipping companies won’t cover the cost of damage. Contact the shipping company and ask about their policy ahead of time. Some companies may not allow you to leave anything but necessary paperwork in the car. 

Just as moving a couch by yourself isn’t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.

Yes, it’s possible, but it’s important to be extremely careful, and always remove rocks and heavier hardscape items. Drain all the water from the tank, leaving just enough to keep the gravel slightly submerged to keep your bacteria alive. Then, grab a helper or two and carefully lift the tank from either side, supporting the bottom and keeping it level. If the tank is especially heavy, consider slipping plywood underneath to minimize pressure on the glass. Be sure to pack it so it stays level and doesn’t shift during transit.

Building a house is generally more expensive upfront than moving an existing one. However, the total cost depends on factors such as location, size, materials, labor, and permits. Moving a house can incur significant expenses for transportation, permits, site preparation, and renovations. On the other hand, building a new house allows for customization and may have lower long-term maintenance costs.

Renting a moving truck is often the cheapest way to move long-distance, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,100. For smaller moves with fewer items, a moving container can cost as little as $700. As the distance of your move increases, using moving pods or containers can become more cost-effective because you can ship them to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

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