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Hire Movers inLake Forest, IL
Looking for movers in Lake Forest? MovingPlace makes it easy to compare top-rated movers, get an instant moving quote, and book online—all in one place. We’ve built a network of affordable, trusted movers so you can book with confidence, knowing real professionals will treat your move with care.
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Moving Services in Lake Forest, IL
No matter where life takes you, MovingPlace offers tailored solutions to meet your needs—whether you're moving across town or across the country.
Local Full-Service Moving
Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.
Long-Distance Moves
Save money on your long distance move. We'll drop off a semi-trailer, and you load your belongings at your pace—only pay for the square footage you use. Learn more about how long-distance moving works with MovingPlace.
Local Lake Forest, IL Movers
MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the Lake Forest area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.
The Cost of Moving in Lake Forest, IL
Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.
Full-service moves in Lake Forest average around $1,126.50, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Tuesday or during April.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Lake Forest, IL.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $955.02 | 2 movers | 5 hours |
| Medium | $1,308.40 | 3 movers | 6 hours |
| Large | $1,906.26 | 3 movers | 8 hours |
Cost Analysis Methodology
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.
Our move sizes are defined as:
- Small: Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments
- Medium: 3 bedroom apartments, 2 and 3 bedroom homes
- Large: 4+ bedroom homes
Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.
How to Save on Moving in Lake Forest
When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In Lake Forest, IL, the average cost of labor-only move help is $399.56, compared to $1,126.50 for a local full-service move.
Customers Trust MovingPlace
This team was awesome! Got here in time, nice guys and went the extra mile to make sure everything was placed where we needed it. Worked miracle to get our king mattress up a flight of stairs it has no business fitting through. Was so impressed!
— George D.
Movers | Just Us Movers
On time. Came with dollies. Nice guys. Worked quickly. Excellent choice for loading / unloading help!
— Dave L.
Movers | Ganga Movers
Movers arrived on time. They were courteous and friendly. They worked hard and were very careful with everything. I would highly recommend them!
— Barb M.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Sean did an amazing job with our move and a true professional! He was the best mover we've had and we would definitely recommend them!
— Jane P.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Reliable Ty Blue best workers ever!
— Kim K.
Movers | Allstar Movers
These guys are fabulous! Done faster than we needed.
— Barbara M.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Solid hard working and fast crew . I’d recommend
— Fergal M.
Movers | Allstar Movers
They did an awesome job! Easy to work with and did a good job fitting as much as they could in our POD. Would highly recommend them!
— Kaylee F.
Movers | Logan Lift Express
The best experience. The movers were so professional and helpful will definitely hire again.
— Kathryn K.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Chris and Chad were great. They arrived on time. They were fast, efficient and friendly!! I highly recommend them??????
— Katherine E.
Movers | Logan Lift Express
Great move! Fast and efficient and very careful. Fun guys - would definitely use again!
— Kelsey D.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
Excellent job by Rommel and his crew. They were a very conscientious and hardworking and customer service-related crew. Thanks!
— Kim K.
Movers | Ro's Movers
Chris and Tire were absolutely amazing! Incredible customer service and extremely efficient. I will be sure to request them again in the future.
— Ryan C.
Movers | Logan Lift Express
Rayshon and Dave were great! They called the morning of our appointment to confirm the time and arrived within the quoted timeframe. They were extremely professional and worked quickly and quietly to move several large and delicate items for us. Will definitely work with them again!
— Ony B.
Movers | Allstar Movers
S & L movers were fantastic! Punctual, friendly, efficient, SMART (loading an entire house into pods takes some careful thinking) and seemed to enjoy what they were doing despite excessive heat and humidity the day they were with us. I cannot recommend them enough-----they made a stressful day much easier. Thank you S & L!
— Elizabeth B.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
They weee great and really efficient. On time and friendly.
— Heather J.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Go Hard Transports is outstanding. Steve and Nas were total aces, very efficient and rock steady start to finish. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for solid work.
— Tom B.
Movers | GO HARD TRANSPORTS
The team did a great job and were very respectful of our home and items.
— Jim B.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
Ray and Veronica helped us move items into a storage Pod last spring and we were glad to see the same two helpers return to help us unload it recently. They are friendly, polite and certainly hard working. We would highly recommend them.
— Mary M.
Movers | Allstar Movers
Our helpers worked consistently and efficiently for a straight 2.5 hours and expertly packed our PODS container with all of our household goods. Definitely the way to go! Thank you!
— Catherine B.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
Took a massive problem with the size of the storage being bigger than planned. Manage to fit all the items in the pod with no problem!! Great work
— Lamarr H.
Movers | Allstar Movers
our movers showed up on time, got right to work and were friendly and polite. I would highly recommend them. Great communicator from the company as well. They called that morning to ask if we could move our time back an hour and it was perfectly fine with us. It allowed them time to give the customer before us excellent service and then us excellent service.
— Mary M.
Movers | Allstar Movers
On time and prepared. Fast and neat. Very polite.
— Sandra S.
Movers | Lavoe Movers
These two gentlemen were absolutely outstanding. They were prompt, professional, friendly and efficient. It was a pleasure to work with Lavoe Movers. I highly recommend them and would use them again without reservation!
— Jay F.
Movers | Lavoe Movers
On time, polite guys that worked very efficiently to complete a move of 200+ boxes out of a basement, onto a truck in less than 2 hours. I would recommend them.
— Andrew T.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
The movers were very polite and helpful moving all our furniture back in the house after our floors were refinished. They worked really well with my husband, always asked him where items should be placed and were very respectful of our items and worked really hard. They were about an hour late, but called to let us know their ETA.
— Kate H.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
Terrence and Damian did a wonderful job of working the entire time and moving all our furniture out. They did not arrive on time, but I received two phone calls telling me their location and the approximate time they would arrive. I very much appreciated this and understand that Chicago traffic can be unpredictable. They had all the tools needed in their vehicle, worked very hard, and were extremely respectful to me and my daughters. They treated all our furniture with care and had some great suggestions as to how to move certain pieces of furniture. Even though they were hot and tired they were still smiling at the end of the job and asking me what else they could do to help. I hope I get the same crew when I have to move my furniture again. Well done!
— Kate H.
Movers | S & L Express Moving Services
How MovingPlace Works
If you’re moving in and around the local Lake Forest area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.
1
Book Online in Minutes
Use our intuitive booking tool to schedule your local move. Just enter your details, select your options, and lock in your moving date—all in a matter of minutes.
2
Pack & Prepare for Moving Day
Once your booking is confirmed, it’s time to get ready. Use our helpful resources to organize and pack your belongings. And then 24 hours before your move date, you’ll get a call confirming the details of your move.
3
Relax & Let the Movers Work
On moving day, sit back and let your professional movers take care of everything. From loading and transporting to unloading at your new place, your moving team will ensure a seamless and efficient move.
4
Enjoy a Stress-Free Finish
With everything moved and unpacked, your job is done! Need help resolving any last-minute concerns? Our team is just a call away. And for extra peace of mind, every move includes our $1,000 service guarantee.
Planning Your Move in Lake Forest, IL
After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Lake Forest can help you plan smarter and stress less.
Avg. days booking before move
5 days
Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.
Busiest month to move
August
Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!
% of moves on the weekend
88.6%
Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.
Avg. move duration
4.5 hours
Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.
The Full-Service Advantage in Lake Forest, IL
Customize, compare, and book your move in Lake Forest all in one place for a streamlined, stress-free experience.
Move Details Tailored to You
Simply enter your move details and our Smart Match Technology will create a tailored move plan for you.
Compare Multiple Providers
Access multiple vetted providers, compare offerings side-by-side, and find the best match.
Manage Your Move with Ease
Easily schedule, manage, and track your move online, all from the convenience of one platform.
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MovingPlace partners only with licensed and thoroughly vetted movers. Each provider undergoes background checks and meets high standards of quality and reliability. You can move with confidence, knowing your belongings are in trusted hands.
