Moving from Connecticut to Illinois

Professional movers are recommended for this 900-mile journey to the Midwest. The route through Pennsylvania and Ohio is straightforward, and Chicago's a major hub with excellent moving infrastructure. You should have good options and competitive pricing.

You're trading Connecticut's coastal influences for Illinois's continental climate with lake effects. Think similar winters but way more wind, hot summers, and that famous Chicago weather unpredictability. At least you're used to real seasons!

If you want big-city opportunities with lower costs than Connecticut, Chicago's fantastic! You'll trade easy NYC access for Midwest affordability, coastal charm for urban grit, but gain amazing food culture and architecture.

Plan about 6-7 weeks total, with professional movers taking 3-5 business days for transport. This is a well-traveled route with good infrastructure, so timing is usually reliable unless winter weather interferes.

Both states have harsh winters, but Illinois gets more wind and lake effect snow. Your belongings should handle the climate transition fine, though you might want to prepare for potentially even worse winter driving conditions than Connecticut!