WCM helped my brother, sister, and me moving about 20 items from our parents' house to our individual homes. Bill, Dave, and Tim were all courteous, careful, and quick. They communicated so well with each other while moving large items up and down stairs. We didn't have any nicks on our walls and all of our items arrived safely. Other movers haven't been as careful. We will definitely use them in the future if need be. Highly recommend! read more

Not only did these guys get it done, but they were very pleasurable to have as movers. They were polite and efficient. They didn't break anything. Even my crappy IKEA furniture which I thought was for sure going to collapse made it. They showed up on time and were really fast. They even gave me tips on how to make the move go faster the next time. I would refer this company to anyone that I knew that was moving. They cost a little more then other companies, but I didn't mind paying since they were so good!. read more

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My parents hired Windy City Movers to remove a player piano from their old house. This was no easy task as it could not be taken up the stairs. It had to go through a window on the same level. My parents had hired a handy man to take the windows out and remove the frame, but he bailed at the last minute. I helped as best as I could, but the men from Windy City Movers really went above and beyond the call and helped us get the windows out, the frame removed and eventually the piano out as well. It certainly took them more time than they had planned, but they did it with a smile and no damage to the piano and very little damage to the window frame. Would we hire them again? In a heartbeat. Very helpful and very professional. read more

Hard working, experienced movers. I had what I considered a "tricky, hard move" from an elevator building to a 3 floor walk-up, that had very rickety stairs. These guys worked efficiently and quickly and hauled my things on their backs up these stairs. A few things were broken but I had packed all the boxes myself. I think next time, as one of the guys explained, some boxes are better for books than others. But I can say these are some of the hardest working guys in the moving business. Ideally, have them pack your boxes if you can afford it. But they do the job without drama and get it done. read more

Dave, Tim and Steve did a FANTASTIC job moving us a couple weeks ago. They were not just polite but actually *nice*, highly professional, and seriously--the three hardest working guys I've ever seen. They only stopped once to take a 5 minute break, but before they did they asked me if it was okay! We were also super impressed with their level of experience and skill. I have never seen one person carry 5-6 boxes strapped to their back before! Needless to say, we were impressed. We will definitely be calling these guys again the next time we move. read more

So, I have moved, maaaaybe 10 or 12 times in my lifetime and I've always gone the self-mover, U-Haul HELL route. But as I get older, I have come to realize that hiring movers is stress free and well worth it; And Windy City Movers are the people to go with! I've gone with Windy City Movers twice now and highly recommend these guys. When I initially set up my moving date with the folks in the office, they were incredibly helpful and maybe a little too nice; but that's not a bad thing. On the day of my move, the movers gave me a call twice before arriving just to let me know where they were and when I should expect them between the 2 hour block of time I was given. When they arrived, all of the guys introduced themselves and got right to moving. They were quick, friendly and referred to me by my actual name and made sure everything was put where I wanted. They were even able to parallel park the truck, which was pretty impressive. I am an efficient mover and had everything ready packed and dis-assembled, so they were able to move my apartment (1 bedroom, 30+ boxes etc) in only 2 hours. Pretty quick! Great guys. read more

Wow these guys are great. I booked Windy City Movers to move from my pod storage in Des Plaines to my apartment in Chicago. They showed up on time and it took them less than 30 minutes to empty the pod into their truck. They didn't complain once about the narrow twisty staircase they had to use to carry everything up, and were so quick about everything. They asked where to put things and even asked how my day was and about my previous city, etc. as they were carrying things. My belongings were not damaged and they really took care of things. I always get stressed when l move, and it made a difference how nice these guys were. Thanks Brandon, Bill, and Jamie! read more

These guys are THE.BEST.EVER! Just do yourselves a favor and hire them already!! We were moving to the Lake shore from North suburbs. Standard 1 BDR apartment with some heavy furnitures. When I called up a couple of moving companies for the date I wanted, I couldn't find any. And reading through Yelp reviews, I dialed the Windy city movers. They confirmed the date and time and said they could move us in after 1 or 1:30 but nothing before. But, I had our new condo freight elevators booked only until 5 PM (they 're open only until 5 apparently) and that got me really worried. Knowing the traffic into the city on an evening, its always safe to assume it would take about 2 hours at the very least. And so I put faith in the Lord and just decide to go with the flow and see how it happens. The morning of the move I get a call around 11 AM asking if I would like the movers to come in a little early. HELL YEAH! Steve, Tim and Jeremiah came to our north suburbs apartment at around 12:30 PM and did not waste a precious second after. Our stuff was loaded and the truck left the place at sharp 1:30! We had some heavy heavy recliner sofas, but it was apparently a breeze for these guys!! All the while, they were so courteous, nice and assuring us that the truck was padded inside and everything would be safe. My husband and I drove our car 10 mins after the truck left and we reached the new apartment maybe 15 mins after the truck had reached. I was prepared to go talk to the condo guys and get the freight elevator keys n blah-blah blah.. But nope, These guys had it all set up already! They had pulled out the ramp, almost unloaded all the boxes and small furniture and really just doing whatever they could to ensure we moved in soon! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!!! We were all moved in, under 3.5 hours of the start time. That truly is saying something given how terrible the traffic is. And they cost you way less than a couple of other top movers. These guys - Steve, Tim and Jeremiah are Fantastic! Great movers!! I am going to them every time for my move. I couldn't stop raving about my experience to my friends!! They're worth every penny!! read more

Windy City Movers came early ready to move! Danny and his crew were awesome! They were professional, honest, on-time, and extremely careful. It was a big move from city to north suburbs. Everything was wrapped appropriately and most important, nothing was damaged or forgotten. Great organization! I'm very thankful we made the right decision with choosing Wind City Movers! read more

My friend highly recommended them so I requested a quote through Yelp and after four days I got no response. So I went on their website because I really wanted to get a quote from them and after a day I still have no response. Not sure what's going on here but don't feel comfortable considering them any more. read more

Nov 2014 I chose Windy City Movers to pick up and store my 3 bedroom apartment of furniture. Everyone I encountered was quite polite and professional. They were on time, removed my furniture within a couple hours and quietly left. In February of 2015 I hard them take my furniture out of storage and move into my new condo. Again, they were courteous, expedient, and on time. I only had two items broken, which was my fault due to poor packing which I did myself. NOTHING was missing over the three months of storage!!! I highly recommend this company. In my 8 major moves over the years, this was the BEST company I have hired and will use them again. read more

Windy City Story is great. I picked them out for three reasons: 1. I believe in shopping local 2. They're cheaper than Public Storage 3. Convenient location (for me, at least....) $1-rent for the remainder of the month you move your stuff in, no ridiculous processing fees (lookin' at you, Public Storage!), independently-owned. Your stuff will be safe and inaccessible even by you unless you come into the office and sign yourself in with the receptionist (who is the nicest girl I've ever met). Just make sure you call ahead to ensure they haven't stepped out for a moment. They loaned us their dolly so that I could transport my things from my apartment to their facility more efficiently--I'm still so appreciative! Seriously: Windy City is the way to go! Next time I'm out of town for a few months, I'll be bringing my stuff here. read more

Ed and the crew were fantastic today. Very friendly and professional. The move went smoothly. I give it a five star rating for sure.

After calling around to a few places to obtain a quote to move, from the start Windy City was extremely friendly, helpful and responsive. Sheri was great! I had never paid movers and wanted to be sure I picked a good group to handle my belongings. I was thrilled to learn that Windy City hires and trains their own crew of movers, and does not skimp by using standby guys. That was one of my first hints that I had chosen the right company. My move was nothing complicated but it did involve say 50 boxes, a few big room furniture items and 2 huge plants. Not many movers will move large plants but Windy City handled it. From the moment they arrived it was nothing but polite and excellent service. I was truly relieved to get the guys I got. I would hire Bill, Dave and Tim K again in a heartbeat. They truly made this move less stressful, treated my items with care, and I could not be more appreciative. I will definitely recommend them to everyone I know. read more

WCM was amazing! We had Carl, John, and Manny. They were SO professional AND funny. They were not only great with my husband and I, but with our kids as well. They were funny and super accommodating! They were careful and always asked us if it was ok if they did this or that. Great company! read more

Great experience! The guys were on time-very pleasant, fast and hard working..moved me from 1st floor 1 bed to 3rd floor walk up 3 bed under 2 hours..when i move again i will def use them again! Also reasonably priced-no BS. Thanks guys! read more

I hired Windy City to move from Chicago to Northbrook, keeping the Chicago condo to use as an office. I told the three movers which items stayed and which went north. Three times. When I unpacked, at least ten large boxes were filled with the things that were to stay in Chicago. I had to have a friend with a huge Suburban come and pick them up. There response to my complaint was that "the guy packing upstairs switched with another guy and he didn't know." They charged over $700 for boxes with the excuse that they couldn't use them because of COVID. I was given a rebate of 10% of the packing cost. Ridiculous. Never, ever use them. read more

WORSE EXPERIENCE EVER. NOT PROFESSIONAL. The 3 men that Windy City Movers sent out were DRUNK and continued drinking on the job (it was 9:00 a.m.). We had previously moved all boxes out of the apartment and requested they move 3 couches, 2 tables, 2 beds and a grill. They arrived late and it took them 2.5 hours to pack up the truck. I approached the men outside in the truck to see how things were going and find them smoking and drinking. I asked them to please get working since I'm paying them hourly and the driver got very upset with me. He screamed, swore and was slamming doors. As a young woman dealing with 3 movers by myself and I felt threatened by their manor. After they packed up the truck, the driver continued to swear and raise his voice at his crew. When they arrived at the new house, they refused to move their truck for the garbage route and the drive continued to raise his voice and swear at the garbage man. The garbage driver had to call the city to come out to make them move their truck. This delayed our move by 45 minutes. They charged us the full amount of time (6 hours) in all reality the move should have been a maximum of 4 hours. ( It wasn't that much stuff and they should have been sober). We tried calling the front office, but the receptionist was also rude and their supervisor would not call us back till 4 hours later. This place lacks professionalism. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE. They were INTOXICATED, RUDE and they could of really HURT someone. Do yourself a favor, ignore the five star reviews and go with another moving company. read more

Aaron and Dante were awesome! Aaron coordinated the move and made it so much less stressful than moving can be. They were polite, professional, efficient, organized, self-directed, and hard working. They surprised us with how much they could carry and how reliable they were. Totally Recommend them for anyone moving and would use their services again. read more

I don't give a crap how good your moving service is. Don't park outside my frigging garage and make me wait for an hour in an alley (THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN LEGALLY) to get into my house. You all made eye contact with me multiple times. You saw me open my garage door. You knew you were blocking me from my garage. Yet you made me wait for an hour without even so much as acknowledging the inconvenience. You're all incredibly rude. Not only for parking there to begin with, but for refusing to move your stupid truck so I could park my car. Thanks. read more

Best movers ever! No one else has come close. They called before they arrived...right on time. They were super organized, very polite & friendly. The job was completed quickly & efficiently...way faster than we ever expected. And, they took great care to make sure nothing was damaged. These people were the ultimate professionals...and, their fee was very reasonable. Very highly recommend! read more

By far the best moving experience I have ever had! Making the reservation went smoothly, the staff were friendly and helpful. The Moving Crew contacted us prior to arriving. The Crew was punctual and hit the ground running! They were friendly, efficient, well organized and experienced. They handled my belongings with great care. The entire experience was positive and exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend Windy City Movers! read more

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Windy City Movers is THE ONLY mover you would want to use for your moving needs. The last time I moved I made the unfortunate decision to hire someone from Craigslist. In the end, my furniture was knicked, they were late, and overall it was not a pleasant experience. Needless to say, having to move again made me extremely nervous. I hired Windy City Movers the 1st week of September for a scheduled move on September 24, 2011 at 9am. Tim, Steve, and Tommy were ontime, professional, wrapped all of my glassware & big screen TV, moved all of my items from a basement unit to a 3rd floor unit without an elevator, and were extremely professional the entire time they were present. When all was said and done, I came under budget by $120.00 because I was told my move would take 4 hrs (Uptown to Edgewater) but only took 3 hours. Take my advice, ignore the Craigslist ad's for movers and hire Windy City Movers. They really are the best and extremely pleasant to work with. read more

Very professional movers. When I moved my stuff out from my previous apt to the storage, my roommate found some random movers from the school's BBS and that was not a pleasant experience. So last when we move in to the new apt I found Windy City Movers from Yelp - I actually called a couple of other moving companies but they were all booked full. Windy City Movers was able to arrange my request with a very short notice. They send 3 guys and a truck for our 2 BR moving, those guys are really really professional and efficient.. I thought it's gonna take us 4 hrs, but they managed to complete the task in 2.5 hrs. The price they charged really worth the service they provided. read more

I have had some nightmares with movers in the past. I also think moving is just stressful. This was the opposite of that. 1. You don't need to worry about bogus quotes - you pay them by the hour and they come with a full crew ready to work. 2. The woman who helped set up the appointment was kind, direct, and able to answer questions. 3. They showed up when they were supposed to, got the job done efficiently, and I lost ZERO items in the move. They were careful and respectful with everything. Honestly, they are hard-working, friendly folks who take their job seriously and want to do a good job. I will recommend them to any person I know who is moving. read more

I have used movers five times in the Chicago area and these are the best movers by far. Ed and his crew (Steve and Bill) were absolutely fantastic. They moved my wife and I from Evanston to the River North neighborhood yesterday and did it carefully and quickly. They were super friendly and did everything I asked. We moved into a high-rise and only had the elevator rented out for an hour and a half. Despite the short time frame and the terrible parking and loading zone in front of the building, they managed to get us in on time with not a scratch on our stuff. They went way beyond what any movers had provided for me before. They not only placed all our boxes and furniture in the assigned rooms, but also helped us set up our multiple piece entertainment center. Look no further, if you want the best go with Windy City Movers and request Ed and his crew, Steve and Bill. read more

Very glad I used Windy City movers. They were really hard working crew. Highly recommend them!!

Windy city movers doesn't even deserve 1 star. I scheduled a move 3 months ago, and even got a reminder for my upcoming move the day before I moved in. On the day I was supposed to move, the movers were a no-show. I called the owner, and he said I wasn't on the schedule, but I had 4 emails of proof of confirmation of the move, confirmation of booking, the moving estimate and a reminder of the move the day before. I even forwarded this to the moving company. The owner Ed lied to me and was extremely rude and unprofessional. He told me that he would call me back with an update on how to fix all of this but NEVER CALLED ME BACK. I had to scramble last minute to find a new moving company and change all of my elevator reservations. I had a family member even drive to the office and speak with the receptionist and she said I was on the schedule in their system, but they messed up and never wrote me down in their physical book. This whole situation was absolutely ridiculous and no accountability was taken. Please never move with this company. I've been letting everyone I know how terrible they are and to never book a move with them. read more

Yelp needs to add a 0 star rating. Windy City Movers was actually recommended by a friend, so I felt good about my decision to book them. Well, let me tell you a story... First the guy calls to say he is on his way, but needs to hurry so he can get home. An hour and a half later they arrive. Same guy walks in to my apartment and says "Are you serious?" And says he needs to get another guy. 30 minutes later and after using my bathroom the other guy joins us. He pulls me over to sign paperwork and tells me they prefer cash. And wants to know how I'm paying. I say I don't know yet, you haven't even started so how can I know. He says that's fine but they add a 50 to 100 dollar gratuity so I should be prepared. And they are calling a 4th guy so gratuity would be around 400 dollars.... They start and I call the management office. They hear me on the phone and it pisses them off that I am tattling. So they, I shit you not, bring everything back inside my apartment and leave. I mean, really? I'm an esthetician, I don't say to my clients before we start this 100 dollar facial I expect a 50 dollar tip. One because that's insane and two because it is my job to take care of my clients and ensure I have a good reputation and they come back. I said this while on the phone and the Movers screamed that they make less money than me? Maybe they do, maybe they don't, but who cares or would say something so unprofessional. Fast Forward, still waiting to hear personally from Ed. But the receptionist said that has never happened and they were a new team that would no longer be working there. But they are fully booked for the rest of the day and can not get me a mover?!?! It's 4 o'clock in the afternoon. My lease ends and the power is being transferred the next afternoon. And the Movers I contracted won't help me? Um, illegal much? Thankfully I started calling every mover in the Chicago area and found a last minute mover. We were moving until midnight on a move that should have been done by 7. And last minute equals way more expensive. But at least my belongings were actually able to go with me to my new apartment. Don't hire them. Save yourself from a horrendous disaster. And like I said, still haven't heard from the boss, Ed. But my lawyer and I have been in touch.... read more

Our crew was Dave, Tim, Brian, and Tommy. These guys were great! They worked incredibly hard while moving us from Rogers Park to Portage Park. Not one item of ours was broken or scratched. They helped us with the little things too, like making sure we had all the bolts for our bed frames and crib in one place. Their attention to details was excellent. We were packed and ready to go when they arrived, and these guys moved it out and had us in our new place in about 6 hours or so, and that includes clearing out two basement storage rooms and dealing with difficult parking situations. I can't recommend them highly enough and will hire them again in the future. These guys are professionals, unlike some of the budget movers, and make it look so easy, when it's really incredibly hard work. They know what they're doing and work well as a team. You get what you pay for, and these guys were worth every dollar spent. read more

Sorry, they get one star as the guys were nice but it took (no joke) 10 hours to move me from a 1 bedroom with a den to a 2 bedroom. When I called to get some compensation for some dropped belongings and to let Ed know that I was not pleased with the amount time it took to move me, he basically said he would give me a few more bucks for the broken stuff and I asked him to consider refunding at least 1 hour if not 2. I am sorry that I used them, I am also sorry I just paid the bill. I have learned to do more research and get a solid quote. Lesson learned. read more

Company showed up 3 hours late and didn't have a truck large enough to move everything. They said it would be impossible to get another truck out that day or the next to complete the move and save me from having to pay the large up-front fee another company would charge to move the remainder of my goods. I was forced to pay to have everything moved by a different company the next day doubling my moving expenses. When disputing the charge with Amex, they lied over and over about the situation. Avoid these ghouls like the plague. read more

Horrible service. Wanted to charge me $500 to do nothing. They showed up 45 mins late, with no materials/equipment and when I called to clarify, Jessica (who scheduled the move) was incredibly rude. Do not waste your time. read more

WORST MOVING COMPANY EVER!!!! I would give them no stars if I could. I hired Windy City Movers last week and am highly disappointed. They flooded my apartment. As we were moving in we informed the movers that we were getting rid of a all in one washer dryer and to let us no if they were interested. My husband and I were trying to be good samaritans considering we new that when Sears brought our new larger unit they would trash the old unit. It was a free unit in good condition, we thought, maybe we could help someone out by giving it away. One of the movers showed interest in the unit and attempted to disconnect the plumbing. Even after my husband asked if the man knew what he was doing, the mover proceeded to attempt to disconnect the water confirming, he did. The next thing we knew water was shooting out onto our newly refinished walnut floors. There was so much water that it covered my feet. It was dam near a swamp. Apparently, the mover had not turned off the water and had disconnected the pipe from the water hose while the water was still on. It took 30 minutes before the idiot was able to reconnect the hose to the waterline. During that time a constant gush of water was shooting out of the pipe. Because we live on the 3rd floor our downstairs neighbors had water damage. Luckily our unit did not sustain damage due to newly sealed hardwoods. When I contact the owner Ed regarding refunding our money he told me that the $40 discount that was originally provided was all he could do considering that we had not had any damages. WE PAID THEM $500 DOLLARS! Next he asked that I provide his number to my neighbors so that he could go to their apartment and assess the damages and that a statement from my insurance company would not suffice. He also insinuated that my husband told the movers that the water was off which is a BOLD FACE LIE! Why would someone want to have a mover come in and assess the damages to their place. I am highly disappointed with this service. When I called to follow-up originally, a couple days after the incident, I was told that Ed would call me back. Two days later when I called back as I had not heard from Ed, I was told that the phone lines had been down for two days and that was the reason I never received a call back. I guess no one has a cell phone. How does a moving company not have a working phone for two days. I paid a great deal of money and got shitty service and to top it all off, shortly after they left I found scratches on my floors from when they attempted to move the refrigerator to check for pooling water and realized later that the fire extinguisher in my hallway was knocked off its perch and a screw hinge was ripped out of the wall. This was our first condo and they ruined our move, created a situation where the first interactive we had with our neighbors were horrible, and we spent our first weekend contacting our insurance company, and delaying installation of appliances. And all I got back was a lame bullshit apology and $40. I should have never paid them. Ed did not seem to truly give a crap about our sleepless nights, stress and our now strained relationship with our neighbors. The jerk did not even offer a partial refund. Their customer service sucks. I cannot believe they have so many good reviews. I WILL NEVER EVER HIRE THEM AGAIN!!!!! I am considering calling the Better Business Bureau. My advice is to stay clear of Windy City Movers. They are over priced and the owner could careless about the stress and aggravation their mistakes may cause you. read more

I had the pleasure of hiring Windy City Movers last week and couldnt be more pleased with the results. Sherry and Ed in the office were always friendly and so helpful with my many changes/updates to my move. Dave and Tim were FANTASTIC!!! They were quick and even took extra time to unhook my appliances and things that I wasnt able to do by myself. They went above and beyond the call of duty and I would and will hire them again!!! read more

I used Windy City Movers for my end of August move. They were fabulous! * Office person/scheduler was very friendly, professional and efficient. * Crew arrived on time * Polite & friendly * Treated my things as if they were made of the daintiest china. * FAST! * Very skilled at getting my box spring up the twisty, rickety back staircase and into a very tiny back door. They didn't even swear! * Bonus points for putting the lid down on the toilet. ;) I would definitely recommend them to anyone, and I WILL use them again. read more

On May 30th 2017 Windy City Movers was selected to move my small garden apt. to a new 3 floor walk up. They work very hard. and succeed. im very happy. Enjoy your move. read more

I had a very good experience with Windy CIty Movers. From start, requesting a quote, to day of moving (Jake, Mike & Travis were excellent and friendly) I had a smooth experience. Obviously moving can be very stressful, but I felt taken care and calm using Windy City. The actual move was quick and no damage to any of my items. The price was the lowest quote I received and was in-line with what I thought I should be paying considering I didn't have a lot to move (no couch or over sized furniture). I would use Windy City again and highly recommend! read more

They moved my stuff between apartments today. I have nothing to complain about. Everything was so efficient. They were early, quick and all my stuff made the trip without a scratch. Highly recommend and will use the next time I'm moving in the area. read more

This is a MUST-USE place! I moved on Saturday September 9th and my two movers (AJ and Gabe) were professional, courteous, very respectful of my fragile items and complete moving MACHINES. I highly recommend this mvoing company to anyone. I have used them in the past and they always deliver! read more