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Professional Regional Movers

We provide Binding estimates. No hidden fees, taxes, fuel surcharges, or credit cards fees added on come move day. If the inventory is accurate, that is the price you pay!
We serve all 77 Chicago neighborhoods and the surrounding suburbs
We offer unparalleled convenience and competitive pricing
We treat you like family and offer unparalleled customer support
We load your belongings, drive directly to your new home, and unload the same day or the following day for all moves within 500 miles.
No consolidation on a semi truck with other customers belongings and no temp labor acquired randomly in different cities. The same crew that loads your shipment will be the ones to unload your shipment.

What Is a Regional Move? 

While there’s no official definition for a regional move, it usually refers to a medium-distance relocation. It involves more travel than a local move, but it doesn’t involve true cross-country travel. Generally speaking, if your destination is within a few hours’ drive of your current location, you can consider it a regional move.

If you live in the Chicagoland area and are moving to somewhere else in the greater Midwest, you need regional moving services. A few good examples of regional moves include:
Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Illinois to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is about six hours away from Chicago by car, with the total distance being about 400 miles. But you’ll likely want to build in a little extra time when making this trip, as there are tons of fun things to do and see along the way. You’ll want to stop in Rockford to grab some burgers, fries, and shakes at Beef-A-Roo, and then splash around at some of the world famous waterparks near Wisconsin Dells. And once you arrive in Minneapolis, you’ll certainly want to check out Mall of America – the largest indoor shopping mall in the country!

Illinois to Waukesha

Driving from Chicago to Waukesha usually takes a little less than two hours, as the cities are only about 100 miles away from each other. But you’ll still have plenty of neat things to see along the way. Carroll University, located just outside of metropolitan Milwaukee, is one of the most interesting points of interest, so be sure to leave time for a visit. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll want to stop at a gas station right after crossing the Wisconsin state line – most carry one of the region’s most famous (not to mention delicious) snacks: squeaky cheese curds!

Illinois to Des Moines

A 300+ mile journey, the trip from Chicago to Des Moines will take about five hours to complete. But like most other regional Midwestern moves, this trip provides lots of fun stuff to do and see. For starters, you’ll want to check out the John Deere Pavilion in Moline so you can snap a selfie in the bucket of a 60-ton wheel loader (and pick up a hat while you’re there). Then, grab some tasty treats at Whitey’s Ice Cream before heading out of town. Once you reach downtown Iowa City, stop at Ped Mall to stretch your legs before heading to the Iowa State Fair to see the fair’s unofficial mascot, the life-size butter cow!

Illinois to Indianapolis

Indianapolis is roughly 180 miles southeast of Chicago, making the trip about three hours long by car. Be sure to stop in Merrillville once you reach the south side of the lake to check out Albanese Candy Factory Outlet. Though they sell chocolate, nuts, and many other delicious treats, their real claim to fame is their gummy bears – often recognized as the world’s best. A little while later, you’ll have the chance to stop at the Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park. Finally, you’ll want to leave plenty of time to see the giant dinosaurs (and other neat things) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

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Your Trusted Regional Moving Company

What sets Mighty Moving apart from other moving companies? Why are we the best regional movers in the business?

team members with experience and care

We’re a full-service moving company

While some of our competitors only provide a handful of services, we make things easier on you by providing every service you could need, from packing and unpacking, to junk removal, to storage.

We are proud members of the community

Unlike national moving companies who don’t have true Illinois roots, we are proud members of the Chicagoland community. We partner with the University of Illinois Chicago and the Chicago Wolves and operate out of offices located in Bartlett and Park Ridge.

We really care about our customers

Unlike some other moving companies who only see customers as dollar signs, we treat our customers with respect and focus on providing a stress-free relocation experience. We have always believed that if you treat your customers well, success will follow.

We only employ professional movers

While most moving services use inexperienced movers to help keep their labor costs low, we only hire professional movers, who have the training, skills, and experience needed to move your belongings safely.

We provide a flexible menu of service

Many movers only offer one type of service package, employ rigid prices, and offer only a limited number of potential move dates. But we offer customized moving packages that include only those services you truly need, and we are available when you need us.

Regional Moves FAQs

How much should I pay for a regional move?

The price of regional moves varies based on a variety of factors.
Your original location and ultimate destination, as well as the type, number, and total weight of your belongings will all factor into the price you’ll pay – it is not based on the time it takes to complete your move. After your initial call, a Mighty Moving customer service representative will provide you with a binding estimate and explain all of the details, so you understand exactly where every dollar is going. But rest assured, unlike some of our competitors, we will never charge you any hidden fees, taxes, fuel surcharges, or credit card processing fees when we show up on moving day – we always strive to be crystal clear with our customers.

What is considered a regional move?

Moves of at least 35 miles but no more than 500 qualify as “regional” moves.
There is no official definition of a regional move, but we consider any relocation involving more than 35 but less than 500 miles of distance between the locations to be a regional move.

How is a regional move different from a local move?

Regional moves take more time and are slightly more complicated than local moves.
Because regional moves involve greater distances, they’re generally more expensive than local moves, and the travel involved will take longer. Additionally, if you’re crossing state lines, you may have additional tasks to complete. For example, you may have to apply for a new driver’s license, update your insurance policies, and change your voter registration. You’ll also have to do things like enroll your children in new school districts, and you may have to register your pets with a different municipality.