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Moving to Illinois

Moving to Illinois no matter your favorite time of the year is always a great time to move. During the winter season, you can enjoy a white Christmas or during the summer months, you can enjoy beautiful sunrises near the water and packed with events to keep you entertained.

If school, work, family, or just a change of scenery brings you to Illinois, you will get everything you asked for in a state and more. Everything you need to know may not be easily accessible so our comprehensive guide will help you with your move to Illinois. Get all the information you need to finding the right moving company in Chicago to getting your license from the DMV in Illinois.

Protecting Yourself during Your Move in New York City

What’s the first thing you need to do in order to get to Illinois? The answer is MOVE! In order to move, you need to find the right long distance moving company to help you get to your final destination. Finding the right mover when make your introduction to the state of Illinois even sweeter.

What you need to know about moving companies in Illinois:

  1. Read moving company reviews
  2. Visit the Illinois Movers and Warehouse Association (IMAWA). IMAWA offers tips, reviews and suggestion to help you select the right moving companies in Illinois.
  3. Check Illinois movers licensing and complaint history. Get more information from the Illinois Commerce Commission  
  4. View a copy of Consumer's Guide to Moving in Illinois, which your mover must provide for moves within Illinois.
  5. Review the Protect Your Move website forFederal consumer information & assistance site for interstate moving.
  6. Check insurance of cross-country movers, as well as critical consumer information.

 

 

Switching Your License

In Illinois, you have 30 days to switch your license. If your license has expired, you can still drive with your out-of-state license for up to 90 days. For more information on switching your license, please call 217-782-2720 or visit Cyber Drive Illinois site.

Commuting in New York City

As big as Illinois is, you will need to know how you plan on commuting from point A to point B. There are several transit agencies. If you are in the Chicago area, you will need information on traveling the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) or if you are in Peoria, you will need to use CityLink.
Here is a complete list of resources for public transportation whether it is by ferry or rail.

If you plan on traveling by car, you can research traffic reports, stay up-to-date on traffic laws, and construction in your area by visiting the Getting Around Illinois site.

Finding the Right Neighborhood

If your cup of tea is to live in a metro area or in the suburbs, you are guaranteed to find exactly what you are looking for. From Chicago to Springfield, you should be able to find a home that’s right for you.

There are a ton of other factors that play in to the decision of finding a neighborhood but if you aren’t sure where to look, you can

  • Look through the classified ads
  • Search online resources
  • Connect with real estate brokers who know the area well
  • Ask friends and family  

If you have kids, you need to find not only the right neighborhood but the right school district. Whether it’s early childhood programs or selecting a K-12 school, you can find all the information you need by visiting the Illinois State Board of Education.

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