Pickup truck and driver in Chicago

Hauling in Chicago

Three-flats and back staircases are the Chicago hauling reality, and winter curbs shrink fast. Add a helper at booking when a sofa has to come down an exterior stair.

Common Chicago hauls

• Three-flat couch and mattress moves
• Suburban store pickups into the city
• Lease-turnover moves around May and October
• Basement and garage clear-outs

Areas drivers cover

• The Loop
• Lincoln Park
• Wicker Park
• Hyde Park
• Evanston
• Oak Park

Pickup and drop-off can be anywhere we can map — these are simply the parts of the Chicago area that come up most.

What a Chicago haul costs

Fares here use the same upfront formula as everywhere else: a $39 Standard Pickup base plus $2.10 per mapped driving mile, a flat $29 per heavy item such as a couch or fridge, and $28 if you add a second helper. Typical Chicago trips:

Cross-town distances vary in Chicago — your real fare is quoted on the actual route between your two addresses before you pay.

Popular services in Chicago

How a Chicago haul works

1. 1. Enter your two addresses

   Pickup and drop-off anywhere in or around Chicago. We route the trip and price it upfront.

2. 2. A nearby truck owner accepts

   Paying releases the job to drivers close to your pickup, closest first.

3. 3. Track it door to door

   Follow the truck on a live map and message your driver about stairs, gates or parking.

Other United States cities

• New York
• Los Angeles
• Houston
• Phoenix
• Philadelphia
• Dallas