Residential Moving
in Chicago
Apartment, condo and home moves in Chicago and the suburbs. Licensed & insured moving company with transparent hourly rates.
Professional Moving Service
Chicago & Suburbs
What Type of Home Are You Moving?
Every home in Chicago has different logistics — from Loop high-rises with building move-in rules to multi-story single-family homes. Choose your move type to see how we plan it.
Condo & Apartment
Single-Family Home
Senior & Family Downsizing
Suburban Relocation
Condo & Apartment Moving Plan
High-rises, walk-ups, elevators & HOA guidelines
Transparent Residential Moving Rates
Licensed Illinois moving company, ICC License No. 241666. Hourly pricing based on crew size. Your estimate is a preliminary estimate, not a fixed final price.
Efficient residential moving for apartments and condos across Chicago neighborhoods.
Residential moving for townhouses and single-family homes in Chicago & suburbs.
Personalized residential moving plans for larger homes, multi-level properties, and specialty items.
Recent Residential Moves in Chicago
Real Chicago apartments, downtown high-rises, and suburban homes relocated with care by our dedicated local crews.
2BR Apartment Residential Move
Residential moving with careful handling, furniture protection, and attentive delivery to the new home.
High-Rise Condo Move
Residential moving for downtown condos — timing planned around your building’s elevator reservation, narrow hallways, careful handling.
Single-Family Home Relocation
Residential moving for a family home — careful handling of furniture and furniture reassembly at your new home.
Studio Apartment Quick Move
Efficient residential moving for small spaces — loading, transport, and careful unloading included.
3BR Suburban Home Move
Residential moving for suburban homes — loading, transport, and careful placement at the new address. Packing and unpacking are available as separate services.
Modern Loft Residential Move
Residential moving for lofts — careful handling of artwork and fragile items, and careful placement at the new home.
Professional Packing & Unpacking Services
Packing and unpacking are separate services. Add packing to your residential move or book packing or unpacking separately. Packing materials are available for purchase.
Full Packing Service
We pack your household belongings in moving boxes using packing paper and other suitable materials when needed. From kitchenware and clothing to everyday household items, we help prepare your home for moving.
Partial Packing
Pack the belongings you prefer to handle yourself and leave selected items or rooms to our Chicago moving team. We can pack kitchenware, glassware, clothing, and other household items in moving boxes.
Fragile Items Packing
We carefully wrap fragile household items, including glassware, mirrors, and delicate decor, using packing paper and additional protective materials when needed.
Unpacking Service
We unpack boxes and place your belongings on available surfaces, such as countertops, tables, and floors. We do not organize items inside cabinets or arrange them on shelves. Furniture assembly and removal of empty boxes can be discussed in advance.
Residential Moving Service Areas
From dense downtown neighborhoods to peaceful suburbs, our moving crews handle residential moves within Illinois.
Cook County: Chicago Neighborhoods
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- River North
- Gold Coast
- Logan Square
- Wicker Park
- Bucktown
- West Loop
DuPage County Suburbs
- Naperville
- Wheaton
- Downers Grove
- Lombard
- Glen Ellyn
- Carol Stream
North Shore & Northern Suburbs
- Evanston
- Skokie
- Wilmette
- Highland Park
- Libertyville
- Vernon Hills
More Residential Moving Areas Near Me
West & Northwest
- Oak Park
- River Forest
- Forest Park
- Arlington Heights
- Des Plaines
North & Central
- Park Ridge
- Morton Grove
- Niles
- Glenview
- Northbrook
Additional Counties
- Kane County
- Will County
- McHenry County
- Moves within Illinois
Residential Moving Services in Chicago
FairPlay Moving provides residential moving services throughout Chicago and the western and northern suburbs of Illinois. We move household belongings from apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes, handling loading, transportation, and unloading at your new address.
Most residential moves take 2 to 6 hours or longer, depending on the amount of belongings, travel distance, stairs or elevators, building access, and any additional work required. When you contact us, we’ll discuss your move, help estimate the time needed, and determine the appropriate crew size.
What's Included in Your Residential Move?
| Moving Need | How We Help |
|---|---|
| Furniture and household belongings | Our movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading at your new home. |
| Furniture protection | We wrap furniture in moving blankets to help prevent scratches and scuffs during handling and transport. |
| Additional protection | Bubble wrap can be arranged for individual items when extra protection is needed. |
| Large furniture disassembly | If a large item needs to be disassembled for safe removal or transport, we can discuss this in advance. |
| Fragile items packing | Additional packing for dishes, glassware, décor, and other fragile belongings is available upon request. |
| Moving time and cost estimates | We review your addresses, the volume of belongings, and the conditions at each location to prepare a preliminary estimate. |
Residential Moving Across Chicago and Nearby Suburbs
We serve residential customers throughout Chicago and the western and northern suburbs of Illinois. Our moves include city apartments and condos, as well as single-family homes and townhomes in the suburbs.
We consider the details of each location when planning your move, including stairs, elevator access, building moving rules, parking, and the distance between the entrance and the moving truck. If your building requires an elevator reservation or limits moving hours, let us know in advance.
Don't see your location listed among our primary service areas? Contact us to confirm availability for your route.
How Much Does Residential Moving Cost?
The cost of your move depends on crew size, the time required, the volume of belongings, and the conditions at each location. To prepare a preliminary estimate, we'll ask for your starting and destination addresses, an approximate inventory, your preferred moving date, and details about large furniture or any additional services you need.
Call FairPlay Moving to discuss your move, get an estimate of the time involved, and review pricing. We'll explain how the move will be organized and help you prepare, while our movers handle the heavy lifting.
Schedule Your Residential Move in Chicago
Planning a move from an apartment, condo, or house? Contact FairPlay Moving with your route and an overview of your belongings to request a preliminary moving estimate.
FairPlay Moving — Reliable. Affordable. Fair.