Mobile Home Movers in Illinois: Permits, Costs and Free Quotes
We are mobile home movers serving all of Illinois. We handle the route, the permits and the move for single-wide and double-wide homes, from Chicago to Carbondale. Tell us where your home is and get a free quote.
No obligation. We use your details only to prepare your quote.
In Illinois, IDOT issues a permit for moving a mobile home on state roads, and local roads and toll roads need separate permission. Illinois sells manufactured housing permits by width, and moves run in daylight with a shorter Saturday. A single-wide typically costs $3,500 to $6,500 to move and a double-wide $7,500 to $13,500, for a move of about an hour.
IDOT manufactured housing permits
The Illinois Department of Transportation sells term permits for manufactured housing by size. This is a summary from a compliance publisher.
| Up to | Height and length | 3-month | 12-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 feet wide | 14'6", 70 feet | $100 | $400 |
| 12 feet wide | 14'6", 115 feet | $150 | $600 |
| 16 feet wide | 15', 115 feet | $250 | $1,000 |
Term permits suit dealers and movers who make many moves. For a single home, a trip permit is usually the better fit, and we choose the permit that fits your move. Confirm everything with IDOT before you move.
What we handle
- The IDOT permit and route
- Escorts by width, height and length
- Red flags on all four corners of the home
- Local road and toll authority permission
Escorts, hours and limits in Illinois
| Rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| One escort | Loads over 14 feet 6 inches wide |
| Two escorts | Loads that exceed two of: 14'6" wide, 14'6" high, 110' long |
| Three escorts | Loads over 16 feet wide |
| State Police escort | Loads over 18 feet wide, arranged 24 hours ahead |
| Weekdays | 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset |
| Saturdays | 30 minutes before sunrise until noon |
| Holidays | No moves after noon the day before a holiday |
| Toll and Chicago-area roads | Permit maximum width of 12 feet on toll highways and certain Chicago expressways |
Loads 12 feet wide or less, within other limits, can move seven days a week in daylight, excluding holidays.
Local roads, tolls and county taxes
An IDOT permit covers state roads only. Local jurisdictions and toll authorities need separate permission, and liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence applies to many oversize loads. We arrange the route with each authority on the way.
Illinois taxes mobile homes through the Mobile Home Local Services Tax, handled by county treasurers. I could not read the county moving requirements, so ask your county treasurer whether a tax release or registration step applies before a move.
- Ask your county treasurer about the mobile home tax
- Have your title ready
- Ask your town or county about a placement permit at the new site
See our permits guide.
Where we move homes
Do not see your town? Ask in the quote form.
The Illinois moving timeline
Four stages from quote to set-up.
Quote and route
County check
IDOT and local permits
Daylight move and set-up
What a mobile home move costs in Illinois
A single-wide typically costs $3,500 to $6,500 to move, and a double-wide $7,500 to $13,500, for a move of about an hour. Most single-wides move within 24 hours, and double-wides within 24 to 48 hours.
- Size. Homes over 14 feet 6 inches wide need escorts.
- Location. Chicago-area and toll roads add limits and permissions.
- Permits. Permit fees are small next to escorts and driving time.
- Site work. Clearing a lot, tie-down and hookups are priced separately.
Ranges reviewed October 2026.
Get an exact price
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses. We price the move and the permits together, with no obligation.
Moving into or out of Illinois
An interstate move needs a permit from each state on the route. If your home is leaving or arriving from a neighboring state, see the rules there.
Illinois mobile home moving FAQ
Short answers to the questions we hear most about moving a home in Illinois.
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Can a mobile home use Illinois toll roads?
Does an IDOT permit cover local roads?
How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Illinois?
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