Windy City Movers Review
Looking to hire Windy City Movers? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Windy City Movers, 142 other Chicago moving companies, and 632 moving companies in Illinois.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.53 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Family-owned and operated since 1982, Windy City Movers has been one of Chicago's most trusted local moving companies for over 40 years. It specializes in local moving in the Chicago metropolitan area and long-distance relocations out of state, which it brokers through licensed and reputable van lines. Whether you’re moving your household, office, or business, Windy City Movers has the experience and expertise to get the job done right – and at an affordable price. It can move anything from pianos to museum artifacts and has done work for schools, churches, hospitals, and large corporations. This company is a member of the Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association, which means it adheres to the industry's highest ethical and professional standards. It is also a BBB-accredited business and a repeat recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Request a free quote today. Windy City Movers has qualified relocation estimators that do on-site surveys for larger moves.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Windy City Movers & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 8.53 | ↑ 2.8% | 287 | 53 | 84.4% | |
| Punctuality | 8.16 | ↑ 2.3% | 147 | 35 | 80.8% | |
| Affordability | 7.90 | ↑ 4.3% | 74 | 18 | 80.4% | |
| Communication | 7.32 | ↓ -1.4% | 111 | 46 | 70.7% | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.72 | ↓ -4.0% | 31 | 25 | 55.4% | |
| Speed | 8.90 | ↑ 5.5% | 177 | 24 | 88.1% | |
| Friendliness | 8.92 | ↑ 2.2% | 211 | 24 | 89.8% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.03 | ↓ -0.2% | 287 | 76 | 79.1% | |
| Professionalism | 8.18 | ↑ 0.1% | 186 | 43 | 81.2% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.91 | ↓ -28.3% | 11 | 37 | 22.9% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.26 | ↑ 4.3% | 156 | 32 | 83.0% |
Recent Windy City Movers Reviews
Quality - 8.53/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.16/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 7.90/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 7.32/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 5.72/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.90/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 8.92/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.03/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.18/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.91/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 8.26/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Windy City Movers
- Professional Local Moving Services
- Long Distance Moving (within the State of Illinois)
- Piano, Art, Antiques, and Safe Movers
- Loading & Unloading Service (for DIY moves)
- Professional Packing Service
- Junk Removal Service and Estate Cleanouts
- Hoisting & Craning Services
- Wardrobe Service Boxes Offered With Every Residential Move
- Packing Services Available, Including Crating Services
- Fully Equipped With Moving Pads, Furniture Dollies, and More
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/30/25)- USDOT: 3078026
- MC: 65035
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
1
Registered Drivers
5/13/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
5,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Windy City Movers's customer reviews:
3 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 51 reviews
Average Cost
$875.00
based on 5 historical data points
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Awards
Contact Windy City Movers
- 5222 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
- (773) 275-4100
- https://windycitymoversinc.com/
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How we ranked the top Illinois movers
Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Illinois.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Illinois:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 632 companies that offer moving services in the Illinois area.
From these 632 companies, we analyzed a total of 120,489 reviews dating all the way back to August 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 126 state and federal moving licenses from these 632 companies and 1,864 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~120,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 390,497 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 21,569 Chicago moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Illinois moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
