Moving Comparison

City Movers vs Allied Van Lines

By Daniel Harper, Senior Editor, Moving Costs · Reviewed by Melissa Grant, Pricing & Estimates Reviewer · Last updated May 2026

At-a-glance

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. Always get binding estimates from both before booking.

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Side-by-side

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.

USDOT

Verify on FMCSA

BBB

A+

Pros

Best for chicago metro local moves.
Regional coverage; founded 2004.
BBB rating: A+.

Watch out

Limited interstate availability.

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Allied Van Lines

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.

USDOT

076235

BBB

A+

Pros

Best for large interstate and international moves.
All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
BBB rating: A+.

Watch out

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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City Movers

Best for

Chicago metro local moves

Not ideal for

Limited interstate availability.

Allied Van Lines

Best for

Large interstate and international moves

Not ideal for

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Movers or Allied Van Lines better in 2026?

On weighted score, City Movers edges ahead, but the right pick depends on your specific move. City Movers is best for chicago metro local moves; Allied Van Lines is best for large interstate and international moves. Get binding-not-to-exceed estimates from both before deciding.

How do City Movers and Allied Van Lines compare on price?

For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, City Movers estimates land around $600–$2,500 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.

Are City Movers and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?

Yes. City Movers operates under USDOT Verify on FMCSA and Allied Van Lines operates under USDOT 076235. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.

Does City Movers or Allied Van Lines have a better BBB rating?

City Movers carries a A+ BBB profile and Allied Van Lines carries a A+. Local agent or franchise ratings can differ from the parent profile, so check the agent that will actually handle your move.

What estimate type should I ask for?

For interstate moves, ask for a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey. Sight-unseen non-binding interstate quotes are not reliable and tend to grow on delivery day.

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