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CHICAGO'S MOST TRUSTED MOVERS
Windy City Movers was built on one simple belief: every customer deserves a moving experience that's stress-free, transparent, and handled with genuine care. From a single truck to a fleet serving all of Chicagoland, our story is one of hard work, community, and a commitment to doing things right.
Satisfaction
700+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
Satisfaction
700+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
Since 1982
Our Story
1982
1982
The Story Begins
Chicago native Anthony George founded Windy City Movers in 1982 with his family — starting with one truck, hard work, and an unshakeable belief that every customer deserved honest, careful service. What began as a family operation quickly earned a reputation built on trust and dedication.
1982
1990s
1990s
Supporting Cancer Research
In the 1990s, Windy City Movers expanded its commitment beyond moving. Recognizing the importance of giving back, the company donated a portion of proceeds and participated in fundraising events to support cancer research and awareness. This commitment to community solidified our reputation as a company that cares about something bigger than business.
1990s
2010s
2010s
Small to Big
Windy City Movers grew into one of Chicago's leading moving companies. With a new logo and the tagline "We Keep Chicago Moving," this era marked a period of real growth and professionalization — expanding our fleet, our team, and our reach across Chicagoland.
2010s
2020
2020
Navigating Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges. Windy City Movers implemented strict safety protocols while continuing to serve customers faithfully. This period also marked a major investment in technology — smarter systems and transparent communication to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
2020
Mission
We aim to be our customer's trusted partner, using smart systems and transparent communication to ensure a smooth transition from start to finish.
Vision
To be the most trusted and technology-driven moving and storage provider in the Midwest and beyond — recognized nationwide for excellence, innovation, and a deep understanding of what customers truly need.
Value
Windy City Movers provide a professional, damage-free experience by merging proven processes with innovative technology. We are committed to uncompromising safety, reliable on-time arrivals, and transparent pricing to simplify every move and exceed expectations.
Making Difference Since 1982
Since 1982, Windy City Movers, Inc. has been serving Chicagoland.
In the Chicago metropolitan area, our area of expertise is local moving. We can move one item or a household, offices and large commercial locations. We are able to provide an extensive range of moving services. As a professional workforce that is expertly staffed, we have significant experience moving a variety of institutions, such as schools, hospitals, senior citizen facilities, government agencies, churches and other nonprofits, as well as large businesses.
Specialty Items
We transport fine paintings, antiques, special equipment, pianos, organs, and more. We build crates for specialized commodities and pack, unpack, and supply many other types of packaging materials. Many of the services we provide involve the use of craning and hoisting.
Giving Back
We believe in giving back to the community. We contribute a portion of our earnings to a variety of organizations, including those that support cancer research and treatment, learning impairments in children, and Shriners Hospitals.
More About Windy City Movers
We are a family-run moving business with an ICC license to provide moving services inside the state of Illinois. Since 1982, we have been in the moving industry. We facilitate long-distance moves through trustworthy, licensed van lines.
Taking extra care to anticipate all of their particular needs, we also specialize in moving seniors, senior living facilities, and veterans.
Our Core Values
These aren't words on a wall — they're the principles that guide every decision we make and every move we complete.
Customer First
Every decision we make starts with the question: what's best for the customer? No hidden fees. No surprises. Just honest service.
Accountability
We stand behind our work. If something isn't right, we make it right — every time, without excuses.
Excellence
From the first call to the final placement of your last box, we hold ourselves to the highest standard in the industry.
Community
Chicago is our home. We hire locally, give back locally, and take pride in serving the neighborhoods we grew up in.
Why Chicago Chooses Us
- Fully licensed and insured with IDOT, ICC, and FMCSA credentials.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees — ever.
- Professional, background-checked movers on every job.
- Specialized equipment for any item, any size, any situation.
- Flexible scheduling including same-day and next-day availability.
- Serving all of Chicago and over 300 communities in Chicagoland.
Awards & Recognition
Best of Chicago Movers
2022, 2023, 2024
Google Top Rated
4.7 Stars · 700+ Reviews
BBB Accredited
A+ Rating
Angi Super Service Award
2023 & 2024
Licensed, Insured & Credentialed
We carry all required state and federal licenses and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage on every move. Our credentials aren't just paperwork — they're our promise to you that you're working with a legitimate, professional moving company.
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
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We had an excellent experience with Richardo and Lou. They were professional, efficient, and courteous from start to finish. Their knowledge about mov...
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Charles Francis5.0
It was a rainy day and I was stranded with all my stuff outside. I reached out to Windy City Movers and even though they were 20 miles away, they made...
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Deliverance Otu5.0
We had a great experience for our move out of state. Batka and Dash were very courteous and accommodating while we were searching for quotes. We opted...
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Dean Karahalios5.0
I had such a great experience with Windy City Movers! My movers — Ricardo, Lou, and Carlos — were absolutely fantastic. They were professional, effici...
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Kiana Felix5.0
I've used Windy City Movers for three different moves, and they've been outstanding every single time. Their entire team is incredibly professional, f...
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Amanda Hassan5.0
I recently used Windy City Movers for my move, and I couldn't be happier with the service! From the initial quote to the final delivery, everything wa...
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Ryougo Kin5.0
I want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible crew at Windy City Movers—Ricardo, Lou, Micky, and Ricardo. These guys absolutely crushed it. They...
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N M5.0
Windy City Movers was an amazing choice for my move. My movers were very kind and went above and beyond. They even took stuff I hadn't properly packed...
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Gabriela Koch5.0
I recently had the pleasure of working with Windy City Movers, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, the team was professional, effi...
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Suvdhan Suvd5.0
I had an excellent move out experience with Windy City movers. I had a two bedroom apartment that also had a piano, and I lived on the top third floor...
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Catherine Friedline5.0
Extremely professional movers. I was moving from a 4th floor apartment to a 2nd floor apartment with no elevators. They found innovative ways to move...
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Alexandra Arias5.0
Windy City Movers were fantastic! We had the challenge of moving two households on two different days, and they handled it all with such care and prof...
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Megan Castellon5.0
Oh my, I will never ever use anyone else. These guys are wonderful. They arrived on time and got right to the job. They even loaded my fragile belongi...
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A Forrest5.0
Working with Windy City Movers has been an absolute pleasure. Their employees are extremely professional, reliable and friendly. Ricardo, Felix and Ja...
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Terry Twardowski5.0
I have used Windy City Movers for my last three moves in Chicago. Both the moving crew and the in-office staff are great! Josh has always been very he...
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Ginu George5.0
We had an excellent experience with Richardo and Lou. They were professional, efficient, and courteous from start to finish. Their knowledge about mov...
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Charles Francis5.0
It was a rainy day and I was stranded with all my stuff outside. I reached out to Windy City Movers and even though they were 20 miles away, they made...
D
Deliverance Otu5.0
We had a great experience for our move out of state. Batka and Dash were very courteous and accommodating while we were searching for quotes. We opted...
D
Dean Karahalios5.0
I had such a great experience with Windy City Movers! My movers — Ricardo, Lou, and Carlos — were absolutely fantastic. They were professional, effici...
K
Kiana Felix5.0
I've used Windy City Movers for three different moves, and they've been outstanding every single time. Their entire team is incredibly professional, f...
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Amanda Hassan5.0
I recently used Windy City Movers for my move, and I couldn't be happier with the service! From the initial quote to the final delivery, everything wa...
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Ryougo Kin5.0
I want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible crew at Windy City Movers—Ricardo, Lou, Micky, and Ricardo. These guys absolutely crushed it. They...
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N M5.0
Windy City Movers was an amazing choice for my move. My movers were very kind and went above and beyond. They even took stuff I hadn't properly packed...
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Gabriela Koch5.0
I recently had the pleasure of working with Windy City Movers, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, the team was professional, effi...
S
Suvdhan Suvd5.0
I had an excellent move out experience with Windy City movers. I had a two bedroom apartment that also had a piano, and I lived on the top third floor...
C
Catherine Friedline5.0
Extremely professional movers. I was moving from a 4th floor apartment to a 2nd floor apartment with no elevators. They found innovative ways to move...
A
Alexandra Arias5.0
Windy City Movers were fantastic! We had the challenge of moving two households on two different days, and they handled it all with such care and prof...
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Megan Castellon5.0
Oh my, I will never ever use anyone else. These guys are wonderful. They arrived on time and got right to the job. They even loaded my fragile belongi...
A
A Forrest5.0
Working with Windy City Movers has been an absolute pleasure. Their employees are extremely professional, reliable and friendly. Ricardo, Felix and Ja...
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Terry Twardowski5.0
Great service! Fast and efficient. I've moved several times within the last decade and different states and cities. These movers were by far my favori...
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A K5.0
Amazing movers. Worked with Batka, Muunu, and Bilguun. Professional, efficient, and super courteous. I forgot to include my small couch in the initial...
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Marc5.0
Guys came on time worked hard and were very professional. Great communication would use them again in a heartbeat. Way to represent the neighborhood.
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George Karzas5.0
They were great. They were careful and disconnected the appliances and hooked them back up at the new location. Nothing was broken or damaged. Very ha...
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Craigk5.0
The team did a great job. Although our move took longer than expected, they did it with a smile on their faces and we are thrilled to be settling into...
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Matthew Smith5.0
Excellent job! They moved me on Easter Sunday from Chicago to Wisconsin. Needed another truck, but no worries, just a gasoline charge. Estimate given...
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Donald Hagemann5.0
Batka and Windy City Movers did an incredible job getting me moved. They were timely, efficient, professional, and diligent in their work. I'm most ap...
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Jelani Williams5.0
Ricardo and Boono were great in helping with my move! They were quick and efficient, and took great care of my belongings. The office predicted I had...
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Lauren Day5.0
Windy City Movers provided an excellent experience. Dash and Josh were a pleasure to work with when scheduling and movers Erick and Ricardo did an out...
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Tara-Eleftheria Spirou5.0
Batka and his team moved me into my apartment and they did an awesome job. Then a few months later came out on short notice to help move some patio fu...
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Kyle Donnowitz5.0
We used Windy City Movers to move out of Lakeview all the way to Grand Rapids, MI. Ricardo, Muunuu, and Anar were beyond exceptional! They were so eff...
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Lisa Gross5.0
I booked Windy City Movers for my one bedroom apartment move from Ravenswood to Uptown and I could not be more happy with how everything went. They he...
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Annie Considine5.0
Extremely kind, courteous, and professional. Reasonably priced and very accommodating. We'll definitely use them again for future moves.
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Aleksandra Peric5.0
Windy City Movers took care of my furniture and I would definitely hire them again! Thank you for being professional and courteous throughout the enti...
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theclarityconcierge5.0
Windy City movers made my move so easy! Very communicative before the move for any coordination needed, and accommodating to specific requests. Would...
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Claire Reid5.0
Great service! Fast and efficient. I've moved several times within the last decade and different states and cities. These movers were by far my favori...
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A K5.0
Amazing movers. Worked with Batka, Muunu, and Bilguun. Professional, efficient, and super courteous. I forgot to include my small couch in the initial...
M
Marc5.0
Guys came on time worked hard and were very professional. Great communication would use them again in a heartbeat. Way to represent the neighborhood.
G
George Karzas5.0
They were great. They were careful and disconnected the appliances and hooked them back up at the new location. Nothing was broken or damaged. Very ha...
C
Craigk5.0
The team did a great job. Although our move took longer than expected, they did it with a smile on their faces and we are thrilled to be settling into...
M
Matthew Smith5.0
Excellent job! They moved me on Easter Sunday from Chicago to Wisconsin. Needed another truck, but no worries, just a gasoline charge. Estimate given...
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Donald Hagemann5.0
Batka and Windy City Movers did an incredible job getting me moved. They were timely, efficient, professional, and diligent in their work. I'm most ap...
J
Jelani Williams5.0
Ricardo and Boono were great in helping with my move! They were quick and efficient, and took great care of my belongings. The office predicted I had...
L
Lauren Day5.0
Windy City Movers provided an excellent experience. Dash and Josh were a pleasure to work with when scheduling and movers Erick and Ricardo did an out...
T
Tara-Eleftheria Spirou5.0
Batka and his team moved me into my apartment and they did an awesome job. Then a few months later came out on short notice to help move some patio fu...
K
Kyle Donnowitz5.0
We used Windy City Movers to move out of Lakeview all the way to Grand Rapids, MI. Ricardo, Muunuu, and Anar were beyond exceptional! They were so eff...
L
Lisa Gross5.0
I booked Windy City Movers for my one bedroom apartment move from Ravenswood to Uptown and I could not be more happy with how everything went. They he...
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Annie Considine5.0
Extremely kind, courteous, and professional. Reasonably priced and very accommodating. We'll definitely use them again for future moves.
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Aleksandra Peric5.0
Windy City Movers took care of my furniture and I would definitely hire them again! Thank you for being professional and courteous throughout the enti...
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theclarityconcierge5.0
Windy City movers made my move so easy! Very communicative before the move for any coordination needed, and accommodating to specific requests. Would...
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