Moving from Chicago to Massachusetts
If you're moving from Chicago to Massachusetts, you already know this isn't a short hop. You're looking at a 971-mile interstate haul — the kind of move where picking the wrong company can mean delayed deliveries, a bill that looks nothing like your estimate, and a claims process nobody warned you about.
I went through 68 Chicago-area movers with the licensing and track record to handle state-to-state moves. Below you'll find the five that consistently stand out for this route, followed by real cost ranges, a cost-of-living comparison, and the practical details that actually shape how your move goes.
Top Chicago Movers for a Move to Massachusetts
Out of 68 Chicago movers capable of handling interstate moves, here are the five that rise to the top for a Chicago to Massachusetts relocation:
- H2H Movers Inc — 4.72 / 5
- Alliance Moving & Storage — 4.72 / 5
- New City Moving — 4.66 / 5
- The Professionals Moving Specialists — 4.64 / 5
- STI Moving & Storage Inc. — 4.72 / 5
H2H Movers Inc
4.7 / 5 | 412 Yelp reviews | 1,556 Google reviews | BBB: A+
4250 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 236-8797
88% positive | 9% negative (out of 1,968 reviews analyzed)
State License: #184599 | DOT: #2428328 | In Business: 10 years
H2H has spent a decade building their reputation on volume — and it mostly holds up. The recurring positives across nearly 2,000 reviews: crews that show up on time, moves that often finish ahead of schedule, and final bills that come in at or below the estimate. That last detail matters a lot on a nearly 1,000-mile run.
The complaints are worth reading carefully. A meaningful minority flag unexpected charges after the fact, occasional item damage, and slow resolution on claims. If you go with H2H, get every line item in writing before your move date and ask specifically what triggers additional fees.
Services: Local and interstate moves, packing/unpacking, offices, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, art, antiques, crating, crane vans, full-valuation coverage, storage, fragile-only packing, safes. Accepts cash and credit card (deposit required).
Alliance Moving & Storage
4.7 / 5 | 25 Yelp reviews | [33 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=Alliance+Moving+%26+Storage+Rolling+Meadows%2C+IL&sca_esv=1e35dc1f4110e681&bih=911&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH1019PH1019&hl=en&sxsrf=AHTn8zq3CUzgqQfHNfeI5jCB1ZJ7oQdNjA%3A1738642530713&ei=YpShZ4WfK_Do1e8P4M3buAk&ved=0ahUKEwiF2LyTlKmLAxVwdPUHHeDmFpcQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=Alliance+Moving+%26+Storage+Rolling+Meadows%2C+IL&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiLUFsbGlhbmNlIE1vdmluZyAmIFN0b3JhZ2UgUm9sbGluZyBNZWFkb3dzLCBJTDIGEAAYBxgeMgYQABgIGB4yBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogRInxRQ6gJYshJ