Local knowledge matters
Older Uptown homes mean tile, hardwood, narrow staircases. Pads on every threshold, floor runners on stone, no scratches — ever.
Local moves, long-distance relocations, commercial relocations, and climate-controlled storage for Uptown, Chicago, IL. Same crews and the same standards as our flagship — dispatched from the Chicago branch, with same-day local moves when a crew is free.
ABC Movers moves homes and offices in Uptown from its Chicago, IL branch. Local moves start at $129/hour for two movers and a truck, same-day moves are available when a crew is free, and every quote is binding. Uptown is one of 30 neighborhoods the branch serves.
Moving somewhere else in the area? See our Chicago branch overview.
Our Chicago crews work Uptown every week. The street grid, the building managers, the parking enforcement schedule — it's all already in the dispatcher's head.
Older Uptown homes mean tile, hardwood, narrow staircases. Pads on every threshold, floor runners on stone, no scratches — ever.
Most Uptown housing means at least one flight. We don't charge a per-flight surcharge — we just price the time accurately upfront.
Tight Uptown curbs and permit zones are part of the standard quote — we pull permits when needed so you don't end up paying a meter ticket on top of the move.
From a 1-bedroom studio packing up to leave town, to a 12-desk office relocating within Uptown — same systems, same crews, same standards.
Within Uptown or anywhere around Chicago, from $129/hr with two movers and a truck. Same-day local moves when a crew is free.
Local moves for Uptown →Moving out of Uptown to another state? Binding all-inclusive quotes, barcoded chain of custody, real-time tracking.
Long distance for Uptown →Uptown offices, retail spaces, light industrial. After-hours scheduling, zero downtime, IT decommission included.
Commercial / office for Uptown →Climate-controlled storage for Uptown moves. Free pickup when bundled with any move. Month-to-month.
Storage for Uptown →Three things that save Uptown movers money and stress, learned on Chicago-area jobs.
Some Uptown streets need a loading-zone permit before move day. We check and pull permits on your behalf if you give us the green light at quote time.
Our Chicago dispatcher texts back with a binding hourly quote. What we text is what you sign on move day — no surprise fees.
Mid-week Uptown moves are usually cheaper and easier to schedule than Saturdays. End-of-month dates are the most expensive — book early or shift to early-month.
What Chicago customers say.
"We were moving from a 3rd-floor walkup in Wicker Park to a condo in Lincoln Park. The crew showed up on time, navigated the narrow stairwell without a scratch on the walls, and had us unpacked before dinner. They knew exactly how to handle Chicago stairs."
"Moving day in January during a snowstorm — not ideal. But the crew worked through it, protected the floors and doorways with blankets, and got everything inside and dry. No fuss, no excuses."
Same dispatch yard, same crews, same pricing. We move all of Chicago — see all Chicago neighborhoods →.
If your question isn't here, text us at 773-309-0525 — a real Chicago dispatcher answers.
Local moves in Uptown start at $129/hour for two movers and a truck. The final price depends on how much you're moving, stairs and elevator access, parking, and distance within Chicago. Every quote is binding — what we quote is what you pay on move day.
Yes. Uptown is served by our Chicago branch (2847 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614), which dispatches crews to Uptown and 29 other neighborhoods across Chicago Metropolitan Area.
Often, yes. We do same-day local moves in Uptown whenever a Chicago crew is free. Weekends and the end of the month fill up first, so call 773-309-0525 or request a quote as early as you can.
Yes — full or partial packing, priced into the same binding quote as your move so you only get one number. Tell us what you want packed when you request the quote.