TL;DR: Hilary booked Moovers Chicago for a local moving and packing job from a third-floor, two-bedroom walk-up apartment in Lincoln Park to a duplex on the third and fourth floors in Ukrainian Village. The plan included one truck, a four-person crew, and nine hours of moving labor. The estimated total was $3,036, including around $2,200 for moving labor, around $680 for materials, and $124 for travel and the truck.
Client Snapshot
- Customer: Hilary
- Move type: Local residential moving and packing
- Moving from: A third-floor, two-bedroom walk-up apartment in Lincoln Park
- Moving to: A third- and fourth-floor duplex in Ukrainian Village
- Move date: July 9, 2026
- Crew: Four movers
- Truck: One moving truck
- Estimated moving time: Nine hours
- Estimated total: $3,036
The Challenge: Two Chicago Walk-Ups in One Move
This was not a simple ground-floor apartment move. Hilary was leaving a third-floor walk-up in Lincoln Park and moving into a duplex that occupied the third and fourth floors in Ukrainian Village. Every box and piece of furniture needed to be moved through upper-floor apartment access at both ends of the route.
Moves between Chicago walk-ups require the right crew size and enough time for repeated stair carries. Furniture protection, careful handling, and an organized loading plan become especially important when there is no direct ground-floor route from the apartment to the truck.
The Moving and Packing Plan
Stephanie did a great job helping Hilary plan the move and making sure the important details were covered. Moovers Chicago scheduled one truck and a four-person crew for a nine-hour moving plan, giving the team the resources needed for the apartment access and packing requirements.
The estimate also included basic furniture disassembly and reassembly, professional furniture pads, basic valuation coverage, three wardrobe boxes, three rolls of tape, and complimentary floor protection. These services helped prepare the crew for furniture handling, stair carries, and protection inside both apartments.
The Four-Person Moving Crew
Jorge led the move as foreman, with Alan, Victor, and Yensi working as helpers. A four-person crew was a practical choice for this type of Chicago apartment move because the team could divide the work between furniture preparation, carrying, loading, unloading, and placement.
- Jorge: Foreman
- Alan: Helper
- Victor: Helper
- Yensi: Helper
With four movers, the team had enough support to keep the move organized while handling the physical demands of a third-floor origin and a multi-level destination.
How Much Did This Chicago Apartment Move Cost?
Hilary’s estimate clearly separated the main moving costs:
- Moving labor: Nine hours for a four-person crew — around $2,200
- Packing and moving materials: Around $680
- Travel and truck: $124
- Estimated total: $3,036
The price reflected more than the distance between Lincoln Park and Ukrainian Village. The upper-floor access, four-person crew, packing materials, furniture protection, and nine-hour schedule were all part of building a realistic plan for the move.
Why This Move Was Planned the Right Way
The strongest part of Hilary’s move was the match between the apartment layout and the moving plan. A two-bedroom move between two upper-floor Chicago properties needed more than a truck and a couple of movers. It needed enough crew support for the stairs, enough time for careful handling, and the right materials to protect the furniture and both homes.
By planning for four movers, one truck, nine hours of labor, and the necessary packing supplies, Moovers Chicago created a clear moving plan around the actual conditions of Hilary’s Lincoln Park to Ukrainian Village relocation.
Planning an Apartment Move in Chicago?
If you are moving from a walk-up apartment, into a duplex, or between Chicago neighborhoods, the floors, stairs, parking, crew size, and packing needs can all affect the time and cost of your move.
Contact Moovers Chicago for a free moving estimate and a plan built around your apartment, neighborhood, schedule, and budget.
