Moving to Chicago (recommendations for movers)

Hey all — looking for some advice / experiences.

I’m moving a studio apartment from Pittsburgh to Chicago this summer, and I’ve gotten quotes from a few companies in the $4,100–$5,000 range.

I saw some recommendations here, but it seemed like most were for local moves. I’m currently deciding between these 4 companies:

-Friendly Movers

-Diversity Moving Company

-Central Van Lines

-Home Sweet Moving

A few questions:

-Has anyone used any of these movers before for moving out-of-state?

-Any companies you’d strongly recommend (or avoid)?

For context: pretty standard studio, no crazy furniture. Time of move not really flexible.

Appreciate any insight — especially recent experiences ☺️

Posted May 5, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

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