DeKalb, IL Movers
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Free Move Quote
Free Move Quote
Looking for movers in DeKalb, IL? Jackson Moving & Storage moves DeKalb families, faculty, staff and businesses across town, across Northern Illinois and across the country. Call 773-687-0510 or request a free quote to get started.
DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University, and the town’s housing reflects it: older homes on tree-lined streets near downtown and Lincoln Highway, apartment complexes and rentals around campus, and newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Our Naperville office is straight out I-88, so our crews plan DeKalb moves around the drive, the season and your home.
Moving Services in DeKalb, IL
Every move is different, so we build a plan around yours. Our DeKalb moving services include local and long-distance moves, full-service or fragile-only packing, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and short- and long-term storage. Tell us about pianos, antiques or other special items when you request your quote, so we can plan the right crew and materials.
Household Movers in DeKalb
Moving your whole home? Our household movers in DeKalb pad and wrap every piece of furniture, take apart beds and tables that won’t clear a tight turn, and protect floors, railings and doorways. Older homes near downtown often have narrow stairways and front porches, and we plan for them before moving day.
Long-Distance Movers in DeKalb
Moving to another state? As a certified agent of North American Van Lines, our long-distance movers in DeKalb connect you to a nationwide network, with the same careful packing and loading we use on every local move. Learn more about long-distance moving.
Local Movers in DeKalb
Our local movers in DeKalb handle moves within town and to nearby communities like Sycamore, Cortland and Malta, as well as moves east toward the Fox Valley. Moving to the suburbs? See our St. Charles movers and Aurora movers, or browse all of our local moving services.
International Movers in DeKalb
Moving overseas takes extra planning. We coordinate international moves through North American International, so your DeKalb move is handled by one connected team from your front door onward. See our international movers page for details.
Apartment Movers in DeKalb
Apartments and rentals around NIU often have stairs, shared entrances, limited parking and strict move-in dates. Our apartment movers in DeKalb plan around building rules and lease dates, protect hallways and work efficiently to keep your move on schedule. Learn more about our apartment movers.
Storage for DeKalb Moves
Closing dates and lease dates don’t always line up. Jackson Moving & Storage offers short- and long-term storage, so your belongings have a safe place to wait until your next home is ready.
Why Choose Jackson Moving & Storage?
There are plenty of moving companies in DeKalb. Here’s what sets us apart:
- 100 years of experience: We've moved Chicago-area families for a century.
- North American Van Lines agent: Nationwide reach for long-distance moves, plus international moves through North American International.
- A+ BBB rating: We hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and are a member of the American Trucking Association.
- Background-checked crews: Every mover is background-checked and arrives in uniform.
- One company for everything: Moving, full-service or fragile-only packing and storage in one place.
Our goal is simple: a careful, well-planned move from start to finish.
Moving Around DeKalb
DeKalb moves often follow the university calendar, with busy weeks at the start and end of each semester when leases turn over. Traffic on Annie Glidden Road, Lincoln Highway and Route 23 picks up around campus, so we plan start times and truck parking ahead. Whether you’re a family settling into a new home, an NIU faculty member relocating or a business changing offices, we plan your move around your schedule.
Request a Free DeKalb Moving Quote
Ready to plan your DeKalb move? Call 773-687-0510 or request a free, no-obligation quote online. Our team will answer your questions, plan your move and schedule your crew.
DeKalb Moving FAQs
How far in advance should I book DeKalb movers?
Book as early as you can, especially for summer and the weeks around the start and end of the NIU semesters, when many leases turn over. Earlier booking gives you more choice of dates.
How is the cost of a DeKalb move estimated?
Your estimate depends on the size of your home, what you’re moving, stairs and access at both addresses, the distance and any packing or storage you add. Call 773-687-0510 or use our quote form for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Do you offer packing in DeKalb?
Yes. Choose full-service packing, where our crew packs your whole home, or fragile-only packing, where we pack your breakables and you pack the rest.
Can you move me from DeKalb to another state or overseas?
Yes. As a certified agent of North American Van Lines, we handle long-distance moves to any state, and we coordinate international moves through North American International.
What credentials does Jackson Moving & Storage hold?
We’ve moved Chicago-area families for 100 years. We’re a certified agent of North American Van Lines, a member of the American Trucking Association and hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Every crew member is background-checked and arrives in uniform.