Moving in Illinois: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Illinois — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Illinois?
Illinois Commerce Commission (ILCC)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with ILCC.
How to file a complaint in Illinois
Online: https://www.icc.illinois.gov
Phone: 1-800-524-0795
Mail: Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 E. Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Illinois
- Movers must hold an ILCC-issued number/certificate to operate intrastate
- Tariff filing and consumer complaint resolution through the ILCC
Key statutes & rules
- Illinois Public Utilities Act (220 ILCS 5/) – household goods carriers
- ILCC Certificate of Public Convenience (CPCN) required
Illinois regulates intrastate household goods movers through the ILCC.
Typical local move cost in Illinois
Local move estimate for Midwest region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $287 – $918 |
| 1 bed | $372 – $1,317 |
| 2 bed | $543 – $1,916 |
| 3 bed | $714 – $2,514 |
| 4 bed | $885 – $3,113 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × Midwest factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Illinois
Sources: www.icc.illinois.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.