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🎹 Cost to move a piano in Chicago, IL

Key facts

  • Digital / keyboard piano (50–150 lb): $105–$145 for a local move in Chicago, IL.
  • Upright / console piano (300–500 lb): $185–$265 for a local move in Chicago, IL.
  • Baby grand piano (500–650 lb): $250–$355 for a local move in Chicago, IL.
  • Grand piano (600–1,000 lb): $310–$435 for a local move in Chicago, IL.
  • Each flight of stairs adds roughly $35.
  • Moving long-distance out of Chicago, IL? Price scales by distance instead — see the calculator below.

Pianos are dense, awkward and easy to damage — most local movers won't touch them. Specialty piano movers use skid boards, ramps and piano dollies, and price by piano type, stairs and distance.

Price by size in Chicago, IL

TypeTypical weightLocal estimate
Digital / keyboard piano50–150 lb $105–$145
Upright / console piano300–500 lb $185–$265
Baby grand piano500–650 lb $250–$355
Grand piano600–1,000 lb $310–$435

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a piano in Chicago, IL?

For a typical local move in Chicago, IL, expect roughly $250–$355, depending on the exact size and access.

Does moving within Chicago, IL cost more than the national average?

Chicago, IL is close to the national average for mover labor costs, so prices track the typical range closely.

What if I'm moving a piano out of Chicago, IL long-distance?

Long-distance moves are priced by distance instead of a flat local rate — use the calculator below and switch to "Long-distance" with Chicago, IL as your origin.