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Moving in or around Elgin? 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 Elgin, IL

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Elgin, IL

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 26 Elgin, IL 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

3,352 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 2,714 verified reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

9,170 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

2,061 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

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MOVEMASTERS

4.9 484 verified reviews

Berwyn, IL

1,530 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

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Packed Moving Services

4.8 377 verified reviews

Elmwood Park, IL

1,626 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

$90/hr

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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

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Fallen Movers

5 260 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

600 moves with HireAHelper

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

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

GO HARD TRANSPORTS

4.6 423 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

2,031 moves with HireAHelper

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GO HARD TRANSPORTS is A Dedicated, Strong Willed , Fast , Efficient Moving Company. Clean and Careful Movers. … read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Elgin, IL

On average, it costs $361.95 to hire moving helpers in Elgin, IL. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Elgin, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $74.45.

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 Elgin, IL is $540.10, with an average hourly rate of $122.22. 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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11,504 Elgin Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 308,692 verified customer reviews

Hannah M from Chicago, IL
Reviewing: Just Us Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This company was fantastic! They did a great job helping me move and handled everything with ease. It was also the middle of summer and a second floor apartment without an elevator. Could not recommend them enough!!

Reviewed on: 6/25/2025
Ryan G from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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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
Olive S from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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they did great! they were early and helped me get all of my heavy studio items packed and to their next location safely. They handled the stairs so well and were super professional. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!

Reviewed on: 5/2/2025
Meghana D from Evanston, IL
Reviewing: Ganga Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two people who came to help me move were extremely professional, efficient and hardworking. All my items were moved without a scratch, and that too for a fraction of the cost in the market! Would 10/10 use them again.

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
David D from Aurora, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Akeem L. And Korben F. When above and beyond and we're top-notch. These guys move quickly got here early and we're very professional. Great job with these guys. Good luck in the future. Thanks again.

Reviewed on: 5/23/2025
Cynthia W from Elgin, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I cannot say enough good about the 4 guys that came to unload our 3 moving containers! They were prompt, courteous, respectable of home with no damage! They finished well under the time I paid for! I would highly recommend them and you should have nothing to worry about!

Reviewed on: 7/4/2025
Amanda R from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ricky and Jaden were awesome! They moved the stuff out of our 16ft truck in around an hour and a half, including 2 big sofas! They were great and would definitely recommend them

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Katie T from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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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
Rita C from Lombard, IL
Reviewing: Ganga Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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My movers were on time, well prepared, worked very efficiently and were friendly and polite. They kept me informed of their progress and in my opinion did a fantastic job. I would definitely recommend them and if the need arises use them again.

Reviewed on: 6/29/2025
Michael V from Mount Prospect, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
S & L Express Moving Services Profile Image

The S&L Team was amazing. Polite, considerate, and always willing to go the extra mile to make the moving experience, which is always tough, a positive experience!

Reviewed on: 4/27/2025
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
John B from Elburn, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fine young men, very strong, very fast, and quite smart about how to move things as a team. They cleared out a closet that I couldn't reach anymore (I am a disabled veteran), and made sure I had the keys for the storage until. Big thanks to your hard-working and professional team.

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025

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 Elgin

On average, most people in Elgin need:

3 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

26' Truck

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

On average, movers in Elgin are booked:

11 days in advance

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

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