Hire Movers in East Chicago, IN

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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around East Chicago? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in East Chicago, IN

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in East Chicago, IN

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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Step 2: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
Hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week — before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Advantage

The Traditional Move

Waste hours calling around and filling out forms—just to compare prices.
Navigate unreliable customer service and unclear expectations on your own.
Endure spam calls and endless follow-ups from vendors.
Expect to pay out of your own pocket if something goes wrong.
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Moving With HireAHelper

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 25 East Chicago, IN Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Logan Lift Express

4.9 1,176 verified reviews

Bellwood, IL

3,337 moves with HireAHelper

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Logan Lift Express provides every customer with 100% customer service with a yes attitude.We specialize in mov… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

S & L Express Moving Services

4.8 2,713 verified reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

9,168 moves with HireAHelper

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With over 7600 confirmed moving jobs and 100% RELIABILITY..... S & L Express Moving Services is dedicated to p… read more

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Just Us Movers

4.9 722 verified reviews

Maywood, IL

2,057 moves with HireAHelper

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With over 5 years and 1000+ moves, we are a hardworking team that provides, quality service and places the cus… read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

John 3:16 Movers

4.8 692 verified reviews

Oak Forest, IL

2,702 moves with HireAHelper

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John 3:16 Movers is an independent moving company who put an emphasis on punctuality, performance, integrity, … read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Packed Moving Services

4.8 377 verified reviews

Elmwood Park, IL

1,623 moves with HireAHelper

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"Packed!" moving services is a company that will help you with all the stress of your moving process. We provi… read more

$100/hr

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MOVEMASTERS

4.9 483 verified reviews

Berwyn, IL

1,529 moves with HireAHelper

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We have expertise in the Following areas of Professional Packing, Loading, Unloading, Cleaning, Packing Box, F… read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Lavoe Movers

4.9 293 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

998 moves with HireAHelper

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We are very professional, well groomed and courteous. My entire staff has been in this industry for more than … read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Fallen Movers

5 260 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

599 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a group of fast, hardworking, and reliable people dedicated to Total Customer Satisfaction.

The Cost of Hiring Movers in East Chicago, IN

On average, it costs $329.13 to hire moving helpers in East Chicago, IN. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across East Chicago, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $78.49.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in East Chicago, IN is $619.25, with an average hourly rate of $146.91. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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8,914 East Chicago Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 308,671 verified customer reviews

Debbie K from Lemont, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Victor and Don did a great job! They were friendly and courteous as well as thorough and efficient. Above and beyond as Don had an injury and still worked through it! I highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025
Lucy C from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Logan Lift was great! Very thankful for such a professional and helpful group of guys. I am recommending them to anyone who needs movers in the Chicagoland area. Thank you again it was a pleasure doing business with you all!

Reviewed on: 5/22/2025
Jack Q from Skokie, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic movers. Extremely professional and helped us with all of our needs. Would highly recommend to all!!! we had Ricky and Jay and they were absolutely fantastic!! First rate service!!

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025
Krista W from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
J.C. Movers & Lumper Services Inc. Profile Image

Very professional, courteous, and efficient! They packed up the storage pod in amazing time and were very prompt and great communicators. I highly recommend Quintin and Jetson and J.C. Movers!

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Sarah A from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This team is fantastic. They arrived on time and made the moving process run so smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of move help!

Reviewed on: 5/22/2025
Sherise R from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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OMG.....The two guys sent to me were ready to work. They stuck to their plan and loaded my truck quickly. Items were carefully placed and made it to my destination without falling over or moving around. I was very pleased and would recommend them.

Reviewed on: 4/22/2025
Cynthia A from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived right on time, were very friendly, efficient/timely, & did a great job wrapping/packing/moving everything safely. They’re experienced movers & are also reasonably priced. I’d highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 4/28/2025
Edwin G from Orland Park, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were early and got to work immediately! They had a very big job with a few very heavy items and worked very hard moving them. When obstacles came up, they respectfully asked our opinions.

Reviewed on: 4/24/2025
Rhiannon P from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The moving team was incredible - they were on time, did everything that was asked of them, and went above and beyond when taking care of my things. They packed the truck with expert precision and were very careful when loading and unloading. They were friendly and professional the whole time - they kept smiles on their faces. I cannot recommend them enough!!!

Reviewed on: 7/1/2025
Mark P from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Logan Lift Express Profile Image

Akeem and Josh were so great! Not only were they incredibly fast, but they were also really really nice guys. We would 100% hire them again in the future and would recommend them to anyone! Best money we ever spent!

Reviewed on: 4/17/2025
Katie T from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Packed Moving Services Profile Image

We hired this team last minute and they were phenomenal. They kept us update, were on time, and they were extremely professional and hard working. I've never had movers work so quick/efficient.

Reviewed on: 5/26/2025
Ryan G from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
S & L Express Moving Services Profile Image

These guys were awesome. They showed up down a man due to a family emergency, but worked super hard making sure everything I needed got moved into the pod, as well as bulky furniture I needed to get out of the apartment and into the back alley. I would hire them again.

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for East Chicago

On average, most people in East Chicago need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

17' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in East Chicago are booked:

2 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

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