Long-distance · From Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas to Illinois movers
Green Van Lines moves households from Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago. The Illinois lanes run 925–960 road miles with a 3–5 day delivery window, and every one starts from our base in Farmers Branch.
- Lanes we run
- 2
- Distance
- 925–960 mi
- Transit window
- 3–5 days
Dallas–Fort Worth to Illinois: the lanes
Road miles and the door-to-door delivery window we plan each lane around. Your written estimate confirms both for your exact addresses and date.
| Route | Miles | Transit | Main corridor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Chicago | 925 | 3–5 days | I-35 North to Oklahoma City, I-44 East to St. Louis, then I-55 North into Chicago |
| Fort Worth to Chicago | 960 | 3–5 days | I-35 North to Oklahoma City, I-44 East to St. Louis, then I-55 North into Chicago |
After you arrive
New-resident rules in Illinois
The deadlines Texans most often ask us about after a Illinois delivery, taken from Illinois’s own government pages. Check the linked page before you rely on it, because states change these rules.
Driver's license
A new resident may drive on a valid home-state license for the first 90 days, then must get an Illinois license (625 ILCS 5/6-102).
Official sourceVehicle registration
Illinois law gives new residents 30 days after establishing residency to register their vehicle.
Official sourceVehicle checks
Emissions testing applies in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis areas for most 1996-and-newer gasoline vehicles once they are four years old.
Official sourceOn the move
If you drive an Illinois Tollway road without I-PASS or E-ZPass, you have 14 days to pay online with Pay By Plate and avoid fines.
Official sourceMoving to Illinois from Texas: questions
How long does a move from Dallas to Illinois take?
Our Illinois lanes run 3 to 5 days door to door, depending on the city. Dallas to Chicago (925 miles) is 3–5 days. Your written estimate confirms the window for your addresses.
How soon do I need a Illinois driver's license after moving from Texas?
A new resident may drive on a valid home-state license for the first 90 days, then must get an Illinois license (625 ILCS 5/6-102).
When do I have to register my car in Illinois?
Illinois law gives new residents 30 days after establishing residency to register their vehicle.
Does my car need an inspection in Illinois?
Emissions testing applies in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis areas for most 1996-and-newer gasoline vehicles once they are four years old.
Other states we move Texans to
Next step
Moving to Illinois? Get a written estimate.
Tell us where you are leaving from, where you are going, and roughly what is coming with you. A Green Van Lines move coordinator will confirm your lane and your window in writing.
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