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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Great Lakes, IL

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Great Lakes, IL

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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The HireAHelper Moving 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.
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Compare the Top 24 Great Lakes, IL Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Logan Lift Express

4.9 1,205 verified reviews

Bellwood, IL

3,417 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 2,719 verified reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

9,221 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

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Just Us Movers

4.9 728 verified reviews

Maywood, IL

2,069 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

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Packed Moving Services

4.8 382 verified reviews

Elmwood Park, IL

1,646 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

4.9 485 verified reviews

Berwyn, IL

1,538 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

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Lavoe Movers

4.9 294 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

1,001 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

5 261 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

601 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

4.6 429 verified reviews

Chicago, IL

2,052 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

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. This is known as local full-service.

Labor-only moving works differently. You handle the transportation—like a rental truck or PODS container—and we connect you with professional movers to load or unload your stuff.

While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it’s considerably less expensive.

Full-Service MovingLabor-Only Moving
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Prefer hands-off? If you’d rather skip the driving and prioritize convenience, you can book a vetted full-service moving company right through HireAHelper.

The Cost of Moving in Great Lakes, IL

In Great Lakes labor-only moving help typically costs between $430.66 and $530.50. 

If you’re tackling a smaller job, like unloading a PODS-style container, moving into a storage unit, or just need help with the heavy lifting, you can hire hourly moving labor for around $76.97 an hour.

The Cost of Labor-Only vs. Local-Full Service

Even after factoring in the cost of a rental truck, gas, and supplies, labor-only moving usually costs less than half of what you’d pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenient—but that convenience comes at a price.

Labor-Only

Local-Full Service

Great Lakes, IL

$347.39

$946.79

Illinois

$334.39

$833.89

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

10,004 Great Lakes Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,381 verified customer reviews

Brendan H from Glen Ellyn, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys did an insanely great job. Not only was it done in a timely manner, but everything we asked to be put in our Pod was tetrised with the utmost precision. 10/10 recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/17/2025
David A from Wauconda, IL
Reviewing: MOVEMASTERS
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I used them for packing a container. Great communication from the moment I booked to our scheduled time. Texted status and answered my questions before packing date Arrived promptly and worked the entire time. Did a great job of wrapping and packing all of our furniture and boxes.

Reviewed on: 5/7/2025
Katie W from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Logan Lift Express did an amazing job helping us move out of our apartment! They were professional, careful, efficient, and creative when our stuff did not easily fit in our moving truck. We would highly recommend them and look forward to using them again in the future.

Reviewed on: 6/28/2025
Kim G from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jaih and Victor were great! They were very considerate of the contents of the boxes and moved fast and efficient! They were very nice and worked great together! Would highly recommend!!

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Mary A from Elmhurst, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Nik and Michael and the team was excellent. They were fast, careful with my furniture, courteous and flexible about what I needed. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/16/2025
Jude S from Chicago, IL
Reviewing: Just Us Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These two were great to work with! Everything made it inside intact and where we wanted it. They were friendly and very efficient. Definitely would hire them again!

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Ivan S from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived on time. They were very courteous and respectful. They did an amazing job of loading my moving truck. They knew how to load it correctly. I was very impressed and very happy with their work. Thank you for making this move easier than I expected.

Reviewed on: 5/29/2025
Sandy G from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They did a fabulous job unloading a 12 foot moving truck to a one bedroom apartment on. 93 degree day. They treated everything with care and helped set things up in the appropriate places in the apartment. Will definitely hire them next time I need movers.

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Corin B from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Joshua and Jaih were fast, efficient and very hardworking! It worked out that we both could arrive early and they finished even earlier. The move went smoothly because of them- highly recommend!!

Reviewed on: 7/2/2025
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
Kimberly L from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Akeem & Mike knocked it out of the park - so professional, hustled like no other and made the process so seamless and fun with their upbeat personalities! They’re my hero’s and couldn’t do this move without them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND…ask for Akeem & Mike! OUTSTANDING!

Reviewed on: 6/26/2025
Donna B from Bartlett, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They really worked hard, the load had shifted during transport. It was a mess. And it rained during the unloading. They smiled the whole time. They had our back. They were both so kind, patient, friendly and careful with our items. Despite the conditions they made the experience enjoyable. They are the best, I highly recommend them. Donna B

Reviewed on: 5/6/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Great Lakes

On average, most people in Great Lakes need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

16' Truck

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

On average, movers in Great Lakes are booked:

10 days in advance

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

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