Full-service packing and unpacking from Illinois — pro-grade materials, systematic labeling, and custom crating so your belongings survive the long haul and settle in fast.
Most moving damage traces back to one thing: a box that was packed poorly. Over a 1,000-mile interstate haul, your belongings face vibration, temperature swings, and shifting loads for days. Professional packing isn't a luxury — it's the insurance that gets your glassware, electronics, and heirlooms to the destination intact. Illinois Movers Inc packs households every day out of our Wood Dale base, from a one-bedroom in Evanston to a full estate in Naperville.
As a licensed interstate carrier (USDOT #2628513 · MC #914433), we also carry an advantage brokers can't: when our crew packs your shipment, it's covered under our full-value protection. A box you pack yourself typically isn't — so letting the pros handle the fragile items also protects your claim.
📦 Full or partial packing🎨 Custom crating for fragiles🛡 Full-value protection on our packing⭐ 4.9/5 (300+ reviews)
Not everyone needs the whole house packed. Choose the level that fits your time and budget:
| Factor | DIY Packing | Illinois Movers Packing |
|---|---|---|
| Typical damage rate | 20–30% | Under 2% |
| Time to pack a home | 2–4 weeks | 1–3 days |
| Fragile protection | Hit or miss | Custom crating & dish packs |
| Claim coverage | Usually excluded | Full-value protection |
Packing is priced by the size of your home and how much you want packed. Here are realistic ranges for full-service packing as part of an interstate move; your binding quote confirms the number.
| Home Size | Full-Service Packing Range |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 BR | $450 – $900 |
| 2 BR | $900 – $1,600 |
| 3 BR | $1,600 – $2,800 |
| 4+ BR | $2,800 – $4,500+ |
No. Partial packing lets us handle just the fragile or high-value items — kitchen, art, electronics — while you pack the rest.
Yes. Items packed by our crew are covered under full-value protection. Boxes you pack yourself are generally excluded from damage claims, which is why fragile items are best left to us.
Double-walled dish-pack cartons, 3-mil tape, quilted furniture blankets, unprinted newsprint, bubble wrap, and custom wood crates for the most fragile pieces.
Yes. Our unpacking service places your items room by room and removes all the empty boxes and packing paper so you settle in fast.
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