A walk-up or courtyard apartment
Describe the carry from the unloading position, stair flights and landing turns. Include the furniture intended for upper rooms. Photos and dimensions help Milvus review pieces that need preparation before transport.
Milvus Moving · Boston & beyond
Boston to Chicago Movers
Milvus helps Boston households move to Chicago with packing, transport and storage options around the trip. A walk-up, courtyard building or managed high-rise needs its own receiving plan. Share the full furniture list and approved access for a quote that reflects the work at both homes.
- Chicago apartment & household moving
- Walk-up and elevator access planning
- Packing and storage available
From $2,390Starting price · final estimate by inventory and service
Your moving quote
Tell us where you’re moving
- 1Route & date
- 2Move size
- 3Contact details
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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Choose the service around the Chicago entrance
The street address may not be the entrance used for moving. Get the actual route into the property before deciding the receiving appointment.
A managed high-rise
Get the loading entrance, service elevator and appointment process from management. Forward document requirements for review. The receiving person and approved access need to be available during the delivery arrangement confirmed for the booking.
A full household with packing needs
Count all rooms and storage spaces, then choose the packing work you want handled. Include fragile items and furniture requiring dismantling. The estimate should distinguish supplies and preparation from the transport scope.
Obtain the Chicago building's moving instructions first
Obtain the Chicago loading entrance, unloading position and freight-elevator procedure from management. Include moving hours and paperwork requirements before arranging service.
For a walk-up or house, describe the stairs and carry from the truck. A rear entrance or alley is an option only when it is usable and approved for the move.
Send the same details for the Boston pickup. A narrow stair turn at one end can matter as much as a restricted elevator at the other.
Make one person responsible for receiving
Name a contact who can meet the truck and provide access throughout unloading. Give them the inventory and instructions for placing large furniture. Keep the building contact available if elevator or loading arrangements require coordination.
Confirm when keys will be available. If your Boston move-out comes first, discuss storage and later delivery while planning the job, including the related charges and notice requirements.
Travel with documents, medications and the everyday essentials you need during the delivery window. Keep those bags apart from the cartons being loaded.
Boston to Chicago prices and delivery service
Starting price$2,390
Your final estimate depends on inventory, access, packing and the agreed service.
Delivery option: 2-3 days. Confirm availability and your delivery window when booking.
Get a quote for your moveThe estimate should describe your inventory, access and requested services. Additional stops, packing and storage need to be included with the transport rather than left until pickup.
When comparing quotes, check that the delivery service can be coordinated with your building appointment. A starting price alone does not establish a fixed arrival time.
Prepare furniture for the entry, elevator and room
Measure large sofas, bed frames, desks and tall cabinets. Compare them with the receiving route where dimensions are available, including the elevator door and any corridor turn.
Discuss disassembly and reassembly before moving day. Empty storage furniture and pack its contents separately. Keep the hardware identified so it stays associated with the correct piece.
Ask for packing help with fragile contents or whole rooms if needed. List televisions, mirrors and framed items explicitly, and distinguish the work you will complete yourself from the work requested from Milvus.
The details that matter
Follow the building’s approved loading instructions
Do not assume an alley, garage or neighboring entrance can be used because it looks convenient. Share the property’s actual instructions and explain any long carry between the truck and apartment. If a larger piece cannot follow the ordinary route, discuss it before booking.
At the receiving home, decide where the beds, sofa and office furniture belong before cartons fill the rooms. Label by room and floor. Keep your own essentials with you and arrange an authorized receiver if your travel timing differs from the household delivery.
Chicago moving questions
Can a building require a certificate of insurance?
Obtain its exact requirements and send them before booking so the paperwork and requested service can be reviewed.
What if the sofa may not fit the elevator?
Send dimensions and photos of the furniture and receiving route before pickup. Discuss feasible handling in advance.
Can you use the building’s alley entrance?
Use the entrance approved by the property and describe its access before the estimate. Milvus needs to review the loading position and carry. An alley should not be assumed available without the actual building instructions.
Can you quote a delivery outside Chicago city?
Provide the exact municipality, ZIP code and receiving access. Include every stop separately. The estimate should name the property you will use rather than a generic Chicago-area destination.
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Get a quote for your Chicago move
Start with the date and addresses. We’ll work through the items, access and options with you.