Moving from Chicago to Denver: 2026 Cost & Time
1,003 mi · interstate
Typical cost, 2-bedroom home
$2,675–$4,000
Distance
1,003 mi
Drive time
~15 hrs
Typical transit
3–6 days
Off-peak baseline from our published rate model · how we calculate
Chicago to Denver runs the I-80/I-76 Plains corridor. Westbound demand into the Front Range outpaces the return, so carriers price the deadhead risk in, midweek, mid-month departures shave the most off this lane.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,725 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,675 | $3,275 | $4,000 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,900 | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,325 | $6,500 | $7,925 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $6,475 | $7,900 | $9,650 |
What affects your Chicago → Denver cost
- Over long distances like Chicago to Denver (1,003 mi), the per-mile rate steps down, and inventory size becomes the dominant cost driver.
- Peak season (May–September) adds roughly 15% here; an off-season move is the biggest single saving on the calendar.
- Access on both ends, stairs, long carries, elevator reservations, or tight truck parking, adds crew hours the estimate can't see until the mover reviews it.
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Chicago to Denver moving FAQ
A 2-bedroom move from Chicago to Denver typically costs $2,675–$4,000 off-peak. Smaller homes (studio/1BR) run less; a 4–5 bedroom home can run $6,475–$9,650.
The route is about 1,003 miles (~15 hours of driving). Carriers typically deliver in 3–6 days depending on consolidation and season.
October through April, mid-month, on a weekday. Peak season (May–September) adds about 15%, and the last five days of any month add roughly 8%.
Yes, this is an interstate move (IL to CO), so any mover you hire must hold active USDOT and FMCSA operating authority. We only refer licensed, insured carriers.
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