Best Long Distance Movers in Sterling

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Updated Jun 7, 2025

Looking for reliable long distance Sterling movers? See our top 7 recommended interstate movers in Sterling, IL based on extensive analysis. We analyzed 10 moving companies in Sterling across 29,521 review data points and more than 20,000 movers nationwide using our 11-point rating system to help you determine which Sterling moving company to hire. See our top recommendations, get data-based information on Sterling moving costs, and read detailed Sterling moving guides for wherever you're moving.

Key Takeaways:

ARS Movers is our overall top recommended long distance moving company in Sterling
ARS Movers is the most affordable long distance movers in Sterling
Expect to spend somewhere between $1,269 and $8,500 on long distance Sterling moving services
Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

Best Long Distance Moving Companies in Sterling, IL

Rank	Company	Score	BBB Rating
1	ARS Movers	9.64	A+
2	H2H Movers Inc	9.28	A
3	Father & Son Moving & Hauling	8.90	A+
4	My Guys Moving & Storage	8.72	B+
5	StraightLine Moving Inc.	8.09	A+
6	Boerman Moving and Storage	8.07	A+
7	JK Moving Services	7.35	A+

Our Top Recommendations

TOP PICK

ARS Movers

Best moving company overall in Sterling, IL

9.64/10

ExceptionalView details

RUNNER-UP

H2H Movers Inc

Speediest movers on our list

9.28/10

ExceptionalView details

ALSO GREAT

Father & Son Moving & Hauling

8.90/10

SuperbView details

ARS Movers

Exceptional

9.64/10

Herndon, VA, 20170

11-Point Rating

9.8

9.7

9.8

9.7

9.8

8.5

9.8

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Best moving company overall in Sterling, IL. ARS Movers takes the #1 spot for our overall ranking and is the top recommended movers in Sterling.

ARS Movers is the number 1 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 9.64 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 99.85% of all movers in Illinois and the top 99.68% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 9 other Sterling moving companies and better than 630 movers in Illinois. ARS Movers is also one of the top 100 movers nationwide (out of more than 20,000 total moving companies).

Our Research

Analyzed 393 total reviews
Reviewed 4 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 1,509 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between ARS 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	9.76	↑ 17.7%	272	5	98.2%
Punctuality	9.74	↑ 22.1%	113	2	98.3%
Affordability	9.77	↑ 29.1%	74	0	100.0%
Communication	9.66	↑ 30.0%	119	4	96.7%
Stick to Prices	9.76	↑ 63.8%	40	0	100.0%
Speed	9.77	↑ 15.7%	156	4	97.5%
Friendliness	9.82	↑ 12.5%	133	2	98.5%
Will Hire Again	9.77	↑ 21.5%	275	5	98.2%
Professionalism	9.77	↑ 19.5%	172	3	98.3%
Conflict Handling	8.47	↑ 108.3%	6	0	100.0%
Precision & Care	9.80	↑ 23.7%	123	1	99.2%

Recent ARS Movers Reviews

Quality - 9.76/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Service couldn't have been better

great work by movers

True to online video estimate, costs matched expectations

best moving company we've ever had

great experience with the moving service

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

272 (98.2%)

Negative

5 (1.8%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by ARS Movers

Local Moving (Residential Moving)
Long Distance Moving (Interstate Moving)
Office Moving (Commercial Moving)
Piano Moving
Packing Services
Junk Removal
Furniture Moving
Full-Service Packing, Loading, and Unloading
High-Quality Packing Materials
Affordable Rates

H2H Movers Inc

Exceptional

9.28/10

4250 N Marine Dr Aparment # 1136, Chicago, IL, 60613

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11-Point Rating

9.7

9.3

9.4

9.2

9.8

9.5

9.7

6.3

9.6

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Best moving service to hire if you're in a hurry. The movers at H2H Movers Inc work fast to get the move done.

H2H Movers Inc is the number 2 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 9.28 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 96.14% of all movers in Illinois and the top 96.04% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 8 other Sterling moving companies and better than 586 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 2,798 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 13,483 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between H2H Movers Inc & 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	9.71	↑ 17.1%	2,548	94	96.4%
Punctuality	9.65	↑ 21.0%	1,011	44	95.8%
Affordability	9.31	↑ 23.0%	518	39	93.0%
Communication	9.41	↑ 26.7%	971	79	92.5%
Stick to Prices	9.18	↑ 54.1%	465	48	90.6%
Speed	9.83	↑ 16.5%	1,667	37	97.8%
Friendliness	9.85	↑ 12.9%	1,017	16	98.5%
Will Hire Again	9.54	↑ 18.7%	2,189	131	94.4%
Professionalism	9.67	↑ 18.4%	1,148	46	96.1%
Conflict Handling	6.26	↑ 54.0%	85	65	56.7%
Precision & Care	9.63	↑ 21.6%	1,205	60	95.3%

Recent H2H Movers Inc Reviews

Quality - 9.71/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

outstanding service

service was highly recommended

excellent and efficient service

they did an amazing job

excellent service by movers

Recent Customer Complaints

Extremely bad customer service and experience overall.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

2,548 (96.4%)

Negative

94 (3.6%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by H2H Movers Inc

Local moves
Long distance moves
Commercial moves
Loading and unloading
Full and partial packing
Furniture rearrangement
Piano moving
Intra-building moves
Storage
Hourly moves

Father & Son Moving & Hauling

Superb

8.90/10

3617 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL, 62702

11-Point Rating

9.4

9.5

9.3

9.2

9.1

9.4

9.2

9.0

5.8

8.6

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Father & Son Moving & Hauling is the number 3 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 90.19% of all movers in Illinois and the top 88.02% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 7 other Sterling moving companies and better than 550 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 118 total reviews
Reviewed 4 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 430 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Father & Son Moving & Hauling & 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	9.37	↑ 12.9%	84	4	95.5%
Punctuality	9.53	↑ 19.5%	37	1	97.4%
Affordability	9.28	↑ 22.6%	31	1	96.9%
Communication	9.17	↑ 23.5%	27	1	96.4%
Stick to Prices	9.06	↑ 52.1%	12	0	100.0%
Speed	9.43	↑ 11.8%	28	1	96.6%
Friendliness	9.43	↑ 8.0%	43	2	95.6%
Will Hire Again	9.16	↑ 13.9%	78	5	94.0%
Professionalism	9.04	↑ 10.6%	35	3	92.1%
Conflict Handling	5.76	↑ 41.8%	5	4	55.6%
Precision & Care	8.62	↑ 8.8%	25	3	89.3%

Recent Father & Son Moving & Hauling Reviews

Quality - 9.37/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Recent Customer Complaints

great work by movers

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

84 (95.5%)

Negative

4 (4.5%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Father & Son Moving & Hauling

Local moves
Long-distance moves
Junk removal
Junk hauling
Specialty hauling
Piano moving
Large purchase hauling
Hot tub removal
Couch removal
Mattress moving

My Guys Moving & Storage

Superb

8.72/10

45726 Elmwood Ct, Sterling, VA, 20166

11-Point Rating

9.2

8.8

8.7

8.8

8.6

9.2

9.5

9.2

9.3

5.6

9.1

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My Guys Moving & Storage is the number 4 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 8.72 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 81.57% of all movers in Illinois and the top 83.51% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 6 other Sterling moving companies and better than 515 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 1,064 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 622 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between My Guys Moving & Storage & 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	9.20	↑ 10.8%	98	10	90.7%
Punctuality	8.83	↑ 10.7%	28	5	84.8%
Affordability	8.69	↑ 14.7%	21	3	87.5%
Communication	8.79	↑ 18.4%	42	7	85.7%
Stick to Prices	8.55	↑ 43.4%	20	4	83.3%
Speed	9.19	↑ 8.9%	42	5	89.4%
Friendliness	9.53	↑ 9.2%	62	2	96.9%
Will Hire Again	9.17	↑ 14.0%	99	10	90.8%
Professionalism	9.31	↑ 13.9%	77	7	91.7%
Conflict Handling	5.61	↑ 38.0%	7	6	53.8%
Precision & Care	9.05	↑ 14.3%	59	8	88.1%

Recent My Guys Moving & Storage Reviews

Quality - 9.20/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

98 (90.7%)

Negative

10 (9.3%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by My Guys Moving & Storage

Local Moves
Long Distance Moves
Office Moves
Packing Services
Unpacking Services
Home Prep
Furniture Prep
Piano Moving
Short-term Storage
Long-term Storage

StraightLine Moving Inc.

Good

8.09/10

5365 Edith Ln, Roscoe, IL, 61073

11-Point Rating

9.0

8.2

9.2

8.0

6.8

9.4

8.7

8.5

3.6

8.2

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StraightLine Moving Inc. is the number 5 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 8.09 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Good score and places it in the top 69.94% of all movers in Illinois and the top 66.15% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 5 other Sterling moving companies and better than 426 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 194 total reviews
Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 601 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between StraightLine Moving Inc. & 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	8.97	↑ 8.1%	115	13	89.8%
Punctuality	8.18	↑ 2.6%	25	5	83.3%
Affordability	9.18	↑ 21.3%	24	0	100.0%
Communication	8.04	↑ 8.3%	33	8	80.5%
Stick to Prices	6.78	↑ 13.7%	10	5	66.7%
Speed	9.42	↑ 11.7%	33	1	97.1%
Friendliness	9.40	↑ 7.7%	62	3	95.4%
Will Hire Again	8.68	↑ 8.0%	114	17	87.0%
Professionalism	8.52	↑ 4.3%	57	11	83.8%
Conflict Handling	3.63	↓ -10.7%	4	8	33.3%
Precision & Care	8.17	↑ 3.2%	43	10	81.1%

Recent StraightLine Moving Inc. Reviews

Quality - 8.97/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Recent Customer Complaints

they lost my load and robbed me

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

115 (89.8%)

Negative

13 (10.2%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by StraightLine Moving Inc.

Local moving
Long distance moving
Commercial moving
Packing services
Piano moving
Residential moving
Business relocation
Packing supplies
Specialty moving services
Furniture moving

Boerman Moving and Storage

Good

8.07/10

2420 Davey Rd, Woodridge, IL, 60517

11-Point Rating

8.8

8.3

6.7

8.5

7.3

8.6

9.4

8.5

8.8

5.5

8.5

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Best movers to hire in Sterling with a proven track record. Boerman Moving and Storage has been moving since 1925.

Boerman Moving and Storage is the number 6 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 8.07 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Good score and places it in the top 68.97% of all movers in Illinois and the top 65.65% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 4 other Sterling moving companies and better than 420 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 204 total reviews
Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 865 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Boerman Moving and Storage & 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	8.78	↑ 5.8%	138	20	87.3%
Punctuality	8.28	↑ 3.8%	47	12	79.7%
Affordability	6.70	↓ -11.5%	19	9	67.9%
Communication	8.48	↑ 14.2%	73	13	84.9%
Stick to Prices	7.28	↑ 22.2%	18	8	69.2%
Speed	8.56	↑ 1.4%	31	5	86.1%
Friendliness	9.37	↑ 7.4%	86	5	94.5%
Will Hire Again	8.54	↑ 6.2%	139	25	84.8%
Professionalism	8.79	↑ 7.6%	98	13	88.3%
Conflict Handling	5.49	↑ 35.1%	15	13	53.6%
Precision & Care	8.51	↑ 7.4%	66	12	84.6%

Recent Boerman Moving and Storage Reviews

Quality - 8.78/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

handled my move without a glitch

Recent Customer Complaints

worst move ever with multiple items damaged and lost

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

138 (87.3%)

Negative

20 (12.7%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Boerman Moving and Storage

Cheap moving services
Local moving services
Long-distance moving services
Cross-country moving services
Small moving services
Piano moving services
Appliance moving services
Last-minute moving services
Furniture moving services
Packing services

JK Moving Services

7.35/10

44112 Mercure Cir, Sterling, VA, 20166

11-Point Rating

8.0

8.5

5.9

7.6

6.0

8.4

9.4

7.5

8.6

3.2

7.7

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JK Moving Services is the number 7 ranked moving service in Sterling, IL with an overall score of 7.35 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this score places it in the 42.86 percentile of all movers in Illinois and the 47.51 percentile of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 3 other Sterling moving companies and better than 270 movers in Illinois.

Our Research

Analyzed 1,544 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at ICC & FMCSA
Crunched 3,517 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between JK Moving Services & 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	7.98	↓ -3.9%	453	158	74.1%
Punctuality	8.50	↑ 6.6%	177	39	81.9%
Affordability	5.93	↓ -21.7%	68	57	54.4%
Communication	7.62	↑ 2.6%	263	108	70.9%
Stick to Prices	6.02	↑ 0.9%	88	70	55.7%
Speed	8.40	↓ -0.4%	150	33	82.0%
Friendliness	9.36	↑ 7.3%	268	20	93.1%
Will Hire Again	7.55	↓ -6.2%	442	176	71.5%
Professionalism	8.57	↑ 4.9%	344	76	81.9%
Conflict Handling	3.17	↓ -22.1%	28	105	21.1%
Precision & Care	7.71	↓ -2.6%	288	106	73.1%

Recent JK Moving Services Reviews

Quality - 7.98/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

overall they were fast, careful, and helpful

JK Moving provided excellent service

JK Moving provided an excellent moving service

excellent company

Made the move super easy and stress-free

Recent Customer Complaints

expected better service than received

great work by movers

HORRIBLE experience with sloppy service.

damaged my armoire and flat screen tv

significant damage to high-end furniture

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

453 (74.1%)

Negative

158 (25.9%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by JK Moving Services

Local and long-distance residential moving services
Commercial relocation services
Secured commercial storage
Secure, climate-controlled storage for personal belongings
Packing services
Inventory management for corporations, museums, and labs
Documents and data management services, including archival scans and destruction
Valuation coverage for personal belongings during the move
Personal move coordinator
Drug-tested, background-checked moving professionals

How Much Do Long Distance Moving Services Cost in Sterling, IL?

Expect to spend somewhere between $1,269 and $8,500 to hire professional long distance movers in Sterling. The final amount will depend on how much you have and how far away you are moving.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	STUDIO	1 BEDROOM	2 BEDROOMS	3 BEDROOMS	4 BEDROOMS
Sterling to New York City	936 miles	$1,733	$2,577	$4,258	$6,190	$8,923
Sterling to Los Angeles	1,967 miles	$2,318	$3,454	$5,719	$8,333	$12,040
Sterling to Chicago	117 miles	$1,269	$1,880	$3,097	$4,487	$6,446
Sterling to Houston	1,051 miles	$1,798	$2,675	$4,421	$6,429	$9,271
Sterling to Phoenix	1,652 miles	$2,139	$3,186	$5,272	$7,677	$11,087
Sterling to Philadelphia	869 miles	$1,695	$2,520	$4,163	$6,051	$8,721
Sterling to San Antonio	1,198 miles	$1,882	$2,800	$4,629	$6,734	$9,715
Sterling to San Diego	2,013 miles	$2,343	$3,493	$5,784	$8,428	$12,179
Sterling to Dallas	922 miles	$1,725	$2,565	$4,238	$6,161	$8,881
Sterling to San Jose	2,115 miles	$2,402	$3,580	$5,929	$8,641	$12,488

*Please note: These Sterling, IL moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local and statewide data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed mover.

How we ranked the top Sterling 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 Sterling, IL.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Sterling:

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Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 10 companies that offer moving services in the Sterling area.

From these 10 companies, we analyzed a total of 8,395 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 9 state and federal moving licenses from these 10 companies and 56 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~8,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 29,521 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 4,385 Sterling 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(like Father & Son Moving & Hauling) vs older more established companies (like Boerman Moving and Storage).

The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Sterling moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.66/10 avg in Sterling from 5,579 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.24/10 avg in Sterling from 2,153 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.67/10 avg in Sterling from 1,146 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.10/10 avg in Sterling from 2,413 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.40/10 avg in Sterling from 1,105 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.65/10 avg in Sterling from 2,998 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.26/10 avg in Sterling from 2,472 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.39/10 avg in Sterling from 5,085 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.54/10 avg in Sterling from 3,049 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.61/10 avg in Sterling from 661 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.10/10 avg in Sterling from 2,860 reviews

Charts & Visualizations

With 29,521 data points across 10 moving companies and 8,395 reviews, we've got a lot of data to work with. Here are some of the charts and visualizations we've created to help you understand the moving industry in Sterling.

Comparing ratings, review history, and total data points

Bubble size represents the number of analyzed data points. Hover over bubbles for details.

Ranking history

How the currently ranked top 7 Sterling movers have performed over time

11-Point Rating Comparison

Detailed breakdown of Sterling moving company 11-point ratings

Illinois-wide 11-Point Percentile Comparison

See how the top movers in Sterling compare to all movers in Illinois

		Quality	Punctuality	Affordability	Communication	Stick to Prices	Speed	Friendliness	Will Hire Again	Professionalism	Conflict Handling	Precision & Care
1	H2H Movers Inc Exceptional9.28	86	88	90	89	97	93	89	84	85	87	89
2 F	Father & Son Moving & Hauling Superb8.90	76	88	88	85	94	73	64	73	65	77	59
3	StraightLine Moving Inc. Good8.09	61	45	85	58	57	69	64	59	49	49	47
4	Boerman Moving and Storage Good8.07	53	48	22	68	65	40	61	53	56	72	55