Snow on the ground, wind chill below zero — and we're still delivering nationwide. Winter 2025–2026 moves from Illinois, at off-peak rates, by crews who thrive in the cold.
A Chicago winter averages 22°F, nearly 38 inches of snow, and wind chills that routinely drop below zero along the lakefront. Most movers treat that as a reason to stall; we treat it as a Tuesday. Over the last decade Illinois Movers Inc. has perfected the sub-zero relocation — load day in a snowstorm is routine, and our trucks roll south on I-55, I-57 and I-65 while other crews are waiting for a thaw.
Winter is also the smart season to move. Demand drops between November and March, which means lower off-peak rates, flexible scheduling, and crews who can give your job their full attention. If you are escaping the freeze for Florida, Texas or Arizona, the timing works in your favor twice over.
🌡 22°F avg · 38" snow💸 Off-peak winter rates🚚 Heated, enclosed trucks🛡 USDOT #2628513⭐ 4.9/5 (300+)
These are our busiest cold-weather runs — warm destinations our crews reach while the snow is still falling in Chicago.
| Winter route | Highways | Approx. distance / transit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Dallas, TX | I-55 → I-44 → I-35 S | ~925 mi · 2–3 days |
| Chicago → Tampa / Naples, FL | I-57 → I-24 → I-75 S | ~1,200 mi · 3–4 days |
| Chicago → Phoenix, AZ | I-55 → I-44 → I-40 → I-17 | ~1,750 mi · 3–5 days |
| Chicago → Los Angeles, CA | I-55 → I-40 → I-15 | ~2,015 mi · 4–6 days |
Winter pickup across Illinois: Chicago, Wood Dale, Naperville, Aurora, Rockford.
Head for the warmth: Dallas, Austin, Tampa, Naples, Phoenix, Los Angeles.
Off-peak scheduling keeps winter pricing below summer peak. Final cost depends on distance, home size and packing scope.
| Home size | Regional (South/Midwest) | Long-haul (West/coast) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | $2,400 – $3,800 | $4,400 – $6,700 |
| 2 BR | $3,800 – $6,000 | $6,700 – $9,700 |
| 3 BR | $6,000 – $9,000 | $9,700 – $14,500 |
Rarely. Our crews load in snow routinely; only a declared road closure or extreme-ice event forces a reschedule, and we track conditions and keep you informed.
Cartons are moisture-sealed and shrink-wrapped, goods ride in enclosed trucks, and sensitive items get climate-controlled crating.
Yes. November through March is off-peak, so you typically pay less and get far more scheduling flexibility than in summer.
We shovel and salt the load path and use slip-safe ramp handling so the move stays safe for your belongings and our crew.
Free binding quote — lock in off-peak winter rates before spring.
