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Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
10
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.9(
382
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Sam, Bradley, and Mason assist us with a move from one part of King County to the other. They were kind, patient, professional, adhered to CDC COVID-19 guidelines, and made our experience much more pleasant. Moreover, Emma also helped us locate crating and packing materials for the move."
Unloading team
Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.
The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.
Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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All State Movers, Inc.
5.0(
70
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The all state moving team was professional from the estimate to the packing and then the move. They took great care of my stuff and I would highly recommend them."
Local Move
Local Move
Local Move
Local Move
Local Move

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STI Moving & Storage Inc
4.5(
85
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Good STI Moving & Storage Inc. was made me convinced of the quality of their services after a seamless moving experience. The team was the best, being both professional and friendly at the same time while working quickly and carefully. The price was fair, and I received excellent service. I am extremely satisfied and will definitely become their client again in the future"
Local Chicago Movers
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company
Chicago Moving Company

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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We-Haul Transportation
4.8(
30
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the best moving company I have ever worked with. Professionals all the way and the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet! Fair pricing and excellent service and I would recommend them 100%! Awesome experience!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Golan's Moving & Storage Inc
4.4(
385
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Some of the best movers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I had called around in a panic, and they were the only ones that were able to come out with such short notice. The move was done the same day, without any problems. They moved a 4 bedroom home like it was nothing. Highly recommended."
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move
House Move

+9

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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National Van Lines, Inc.
4.3(
71
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to say, I did not have great expectations hiring a national moving service for a big move from Austin to Albuquerque recently. Mostly because I have had mediocre experiences with big moving companies in the past. Boy, was I wrong! Both Joe Kim, my primary contact, and Lori, one of the logistics people, were outstanding. There wasn't a single glitch along the way, and National's systems were outstanding. I was timely informed about everything along the way, in an unobtrusive way. Highly recommended! Bonus was they were very economical."
Long Distance Mover
Packing for a cross country move
Loading the Truck
Cross Country Moving
Moving your memories

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
613 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Honey Bees Moving and Storage
5.0(
21
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t brag enough about Honeybees Moving! I had to move long distance at the last minute, and they were able to accommodate me very quickly, super efficiently, most considerate and polite, and at a fair price. Not one of my items was damaged and they actually delivered when they said they would. No window of weeks like most companies do! I have moved many times across the country, and I’ve never had a good experience. Honeybees changed all that, and you will not regret hiring them!"
Packing and loading furniture in semi. For cross country.
Response time7 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Blankenship Movers Inc
4.7(
476
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PERFECTLY! Use this company and their guys! Normally I try to write a proper review like an essay but I’m going to make it real simple here : From the first time I talked with Kevin at Blankenship I was very impressed by his warm, professionalism, and courtesy! They gave me the best bif out of all the movers that I had called until, so I felt very confident to schedule the date for them to move me. Over the couple weeks I had turned to them with many questions and Kevin, Sean, and Lou were very very helpful and provided answers to any questions I had and provided me with any additional information I needed to know. And they were very pleasant, friendly and polite as well as professional! I’m moving day we had the moving team of Pablo, Drew , and Drew. I could probably spend days, at least many many pages, complementing them and their work!! THEY ALL compassionate , friendly, spiteful care, concern and respect for and all of our belongings. Pablo, Drew, and Drew , worked quickly, cautiously, efficiently, and carefully!! They even kindly provided extra help above and beyond whenever needed. The move was seamless with no disappointments whatsoever from the time they arrived at the single-family home I left to the storage unit where they unloaded everything carefully and meticulously! Besides her expert skills, you couldn’t ask for kinder people!! I am most definitely going to use them when I get my new apartment! Susan G."
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CHECK US OUT
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Windy City Movers Inc
Windy City Movers Inc
4.7(
64
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Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole experience was really great! The initial contact with the company was very informative. They estimated that it would cost $720. So they were pretty close to their estimate. On the day of the move, they were on time. The movers - Dave, Jose and Matthew each introduced themselves. Dave explained exactly what was going to happen. I signed the contract, and they got right to work. And they didn't stop working until the last item was off the truck. I would definitely recommend them. <br />"
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
Chinese Artifacts
$80K Oxygen Chamber
$80K Oxygen Chamber

+8

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for out-of-state moving service projects in Buffalo Grove, IL

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