City Movers vs Allied Van Lines
On our weighted score, City Movers takes the edge (4.3/5). That said, City Movers is the better pick for chicago metro local moves, while Allied Van Lines wins for large interstate and international moves.
| Category | City Movers | Allied Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | Verify on FMCSA | 076235 |
| MC # | Verify on FMCSA | 15735 |
| BBB rating | A+ | A+ |
| Founded | 2004 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Coverage | Regional | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| 2BR estimate | $600–$2,500 | $3,200–$7,500 |
| Customer rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
City Movers
Chicago local mover with strong building-COI experience in Loop and Lake Shore Drive high-rises. Hourly pricing is competitive against franchise operators.
Best for: Chicago metro local moves
Watch out: Limited interstate availability.
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Allied operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates. The brand earns high marks for full-value protection and international relocations, less so for last-minute or budget-tier jobs.
Best for: Large interstate and international moves
Watch out: Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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