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Top-Rated Movers in Waukegan - 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 Waukegan, 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
Avatar for Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.2(
420
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This will sound ridiculous, but moving with these guys was fun. The movers were fast, careful, helpful, and personable. The whole team worked hard to make sure the experience was a good one. The setup was stressful. I had 7 days notice to pack up my 3BR house and move. I couldn't have had a better experience, and can't recommend them enough."
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move

+9

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Honey Bees Moving and Storage
Honey Bees Moving and Storage
4.8(
30
)
Moving In-State

Serving Waukegan, 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
Avatar for Long Distance Movers USA
Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
83
)
Moving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, 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
Avatar for Mighty Moving, Inc.
Mighty Moving, Inc.
4.7(
131
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, 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!"
1,000 Mighty Moving Move
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+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Windy City Movers
Windy City Movers
4.6(
80
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, 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

+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Elite Moving & Storage -  Accepting 3+ Bedroom Projects
Elite Moving & Storage - Accepting 3+ Bedroom Projects
4.2(
61
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Move was great. On time. On budget. No broken or lost items. Accommodated moving my TVs early so that I could have them mounted at the new home. Guys were great. Punctual and professional. I will not use another company for any future local moves. They were that good."
Chicago Local Movers
Long Distance Movers
Grade A BBB
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.1(
176
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome moving company. Oscar and his crew moved me from Chicago to Texas with no damages. The price was reasonable. I highly recommend this moving company to anyone out there trying to Move !!"
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+1

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.
Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.
4.0(
247
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Advanced Moving moved a piano to my 3rd floor condo - up 2 flights of 13 stairs. They kept me informed, we're on time. The movers were friendly and worked flawlessly as a team. I was very grateful for their excellent service and would recommend them for any type of move. Thank you, Advanced Moving ! :)"
Advanced Moving & Storage
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AMS
Advanced Moving & Storage
Advanced Moving & Storage

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
242 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

To make sure that your moving quote is fair, check current prices for hiring movers in your area. Your starting and final locations can affect the price. You should also make sure you include the cost of any specialty movers in your price estimate. Calculate your moving costs including the estimated expense of moving services and compare the figure to average costs in your area.

It costs an average of $4,565 to move out of state, but prices vary significantly based on the specifics of your move. Your total price tag will depend on the load size and the distance you’re traveling, but you can expect it to cost significantly more to move out of state than locally.

Deciding whether it's worth it to hire movers depends on your budget, patience, and physical capabilities. It's difficult to gauge the amount of work that moving calls for, and it's easy to be off by about tenfold. 

If you're able to call in some favors and round up friends to help, you might get through it just fine, but if you only have a few hands helping, things can quickly get overwhelming. Either way, bringing in the pros will save considerable time and stress, so if it's within your budget, it's a great investment.

There are several effective ways to save money when hiring a moving company, primarily by handling some tasks yourself and being strategic with scheduling. Consider these methods:

  • Pack Your Own Belongings: You can significantly reduce costs by packing and protecting your items yourself. This includes wrapping delicate items, organizing them into boxes, and taping the boxes closed. You can use towels, clothes, and suitcases to pack belongings and protect breakables.

  • Provide Your Own Materials: Source free packing materials from friends and family, or reuse boxes and bubble wrap from a previous move.

  • Schedule Strategically: Book your move well in advance. Rates are often lower if you schedule your move on a weekday during the off-season, which typically runs from October through April.

  • Compare Quotes: Get moving quotes from at least three professional movers in your area. This allows you to compare services and choose the best value.

  • Ask for Discounts: Inquire if the moving company offers any special coupons or deals.

  • Purchase Moving Insurance: Protect your investment by purchasing moving insurance, especially for expensive or antique belongings.

  • Divide the Labor: While you can save money by packing, it's wise to leave the more dangerous and physically demanding work—like loading, unloading, and moving heavy furniture—to the professionals.

Professional movers take care of safely loading, transporting, and unloading all of your belongings. Many movers also offer specialty pricing for whole-house packing, furniture disassembly, relocating fragile items, and more. You’ll benefit from having a moving team take care of your move quickly and efficiently.

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