Chicago, IL
Willie and DeAngelo did an amazing job helping me move a heavy cabinet and outdoor furniture to my new place. Friendly and efficient too! - Nikki
Total Price$94
Labor only movers in Chicago, IL
You rented the truck. Now you need the muscle. Lugg is labor-only moving help in Chicago, IL — movers who come to you, load the U-Haul, unload the PODS in the driveway, or get a sleeper sofa up three flights of stairs. Book a time slot and they stay as long as the job takes, with labor billed by the minute and no hourly minimum. Enter your addresses to see your upfront estimate.
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With an average 4.9-star rating across 9,615+ verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand labor only moves in Chicago, IL.
Chicago, IL
They were so nice and they did an amazing job wrapping and caring for a really heavy fragile china cabinet - Meghan
Total Price$196
La Grange, IL
Shongo & Willie arrived on time. They moved a heavy piece of furniture between floors for us. They were friendly and efficient. - Maura
Total Price$53
Chicago, IL
The furniture that was being moved was difficult and heavy. They did more than we could have hoped for. Absolute champions. Saved our day. - Sohini
Total Price$287
Naperville, IL
Nikos and Lansana were awesome. We had some VERY heavy furniture and they brought everything up the stairs with no problem, and were careful with our things. Would definitely use their help again. - Amelia
Total Price$106
Naperville, IL
I can’t recommend TJ and Lansana enough! They helped me with a last minute request and went above and beyond to accommodate me. They expertly moved an extremely heavy piece of furniture-easily over 300 lbs- up a flight of stairs, all while navigating snowy conditions. The crew was incredibly careful and professional throughout the entire process. I was truly impressed and left speechless by their dedication and skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again! - Ashley
Total Price$397
Wilmette, IL
They were so great! They worked very hard to protect a very large and heavy - but delicate - tv down a tricky flight of stairs. Very grateful to them! - Kate
Total Price$145
Naperville, IL
My 2 big glass /iron cabinets (very tall and heavy) arrived in great condition, it was wrapped and handled gently going into the house. Both Fadil & Cherman were courteous & friendly, and above all very professional. 5star service!!! - Bernadette
Total Price$235
Hanover Park, IL
They had no trouble finding either address, and they arrived early at both the pickup and drop-off locations. They were extremely helpful and courteous, and went above and beyond to help get the job done. They handled stairs, tight spaces, and extremely heavy items with care and professionalism. Thanks, guys! - Elizabeth
Total Price$287
Downers Grove, IL
They were polite, efficient and careful. They did an excellent job moving a piece of exercise equipment that was heavy and bulky. They had to navigate through narrow openings and did so flawlessly. I would use them again! - Polly
Total Price$117
Naperville, IL
They were kind, efficient and careful. Made the delivery of a very heavy dining table quick and smooth. I would Use them again in a heartbeat. - Polly
Total Price$157
Park Ridge, IL
Jesse and Anton helped me move a massively heavy piece of fitness equipment. They did it quickly and had all the right tools to get the job done. - Zack
Total Price$71
Chicago, IL
Willie and DeAngelo did an amazing job helping me move a heavy cabinet and outdoor furniture to my new place. Friendly and efficient too! - Nikki
Total Price$94
Chicago, IL
They were so nice and they did an amazing job wrapping and caring for a really heavy fragile china cabinet - Meghan
Total Price$196
La Grange, IL
Shongo & Willie arrived on time. They moved a heavy piece of furniture between floors for us. They were friendly and efficient. - Maura
Total Price$53
Chicago, IL
The furniture that was being moved was difficult and heavy. They did more than we could have hoped for. Absolute champions. Saved our day. - Sohini
Total Price$287
Naperville, IL
Nikos and Lansana were awesome. We had some VERY heavy furniture and they brought everything up the stairs with no problem, and were careful with our things. Would definitely use their help again. - Amelia
Total Price$106
Naperville, IL
I can’t recommend TJ and Lansana enough! They helped me with a last minute request and went above and beyond to accommodate me. They expertly moved an extremely heavy piece of furniture-easily over 300 lbs- up a flight of stairs, all while navigating snowy conditions. The crew was incredibly careful and professional throughout the entire process. I was truly impressed and left speechless by their dedication and skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again! - Ashley
Total Price$397
Wilmette, IL
They were so great! They worked very hard to protect a very large and heavy - but delicate - tv down a tricky flight of stairs. Very grateful to them! - Kate
Total Price$145
Naperville, IL
My 2 big glass /iron cabinets (very tall and heavy) arrived in great condition, it was wrapped and handled gently going into the house. Both Fadil & Cherman were courteous & friendly, and above all very professional. 5star service!!! - Bernadette
Total Price$235
Hanover Park, IL
They had no trouble finding either address, and they arrived early at both the pickup and drop-off locations. They were extremely helpful and courteous, and went above and beyond to help get the job done. They handled stairs, tight spaces, and extremely heavy items with care and professionalism. Thanks, guys! - Elizabeth
Total Price$287
Downers Grove, IL
They were polite, efficient and careful. They did an excellent job moving a piece of exercise equipment that was heavy and bulky. They had to navigate through narrow openings and did so flawlessly. I would use them again! - Polly
Total Price$117
Naperville, IL
They were kind, efficient and careful. Made the delivery of a very heavy dining table quick and smooth. I would Use them again in a heartbeat. - Polly
Total Price$157
Park Ridge, IL
Jesse and Anton helped me move a massively heavy piece of fitness equipment. They did it quickly and had all the right tools to get the job done. - Zack
Total Price$71
Chicago, IL
Did a great job moving my solid wood dressers. Were on time and courteous! Thank you for all of your help and heavy lifting! - Leslie
Total Price$78
Chicago, IL
My luggers were fantastic and this is a great service when you don’t want to lift heavy things. This service worked great for my small, local move. I would highly recommend Lugg. - Gina
Total Price$160
Naperville, IL
Good communication from the start! Great job getting two VERY heavy dressers up a flight of stairs that had a turn. Thank you for not cancelling the the pick up & getting the job done for me. - Kimberly
Total Price$195
Chicago, IL
Aaron and Jose were friendly and extremely helpful! They did a great job moving a heavy package up to my top floor apartment. - Jonica
Total Price$66
Chicago, IL
Absolutely awesome service! They moved some incredibly heavy furniture for my organization and did it so quickly. They were careful not to hit walls and communicated well through the whole process. Cannot recommend enough! - Logan
Total Price$304
Riverwoods, IL
Very heavy table that could have been disastrous. They took their time to meticulously plan the brutal undertaking, then executed...switched gears...and executed again with success. Couldn't have done this without them. - DAVID
Total Price$92
Chicago, IL
I purchased two wrought iron tables from a seller on Facebook Marketplace. Ramiro and John provided professional service They arrived timely to the pickup location; loaded the tables into the van; and patiently waited with me while I waited for my Uber driver to pick me up and transport me to my apartment. Upon arrival of my Uber, Ramiro and John then followed my Uber car from the pickup location to my apartment, where they unloaded the two tables, delivered the tables to my apartment, and placed both tables in my apartment where I requested. This was of tremendous help to me as the tables are very heavy. - Tyra
Total Price$128
Arlington Heights, IL
Appreciate the heavy lifting! Great men to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs help moving. - Kristen
Total Price$116
Naperville, IL
They carried very heavy dresser down several flights of stairs. They made it look easy. So impressed. - Danielle
Total Price$120
Chicago, IL
Ramiro and Aaron were punctual and worked quickly to remove a very heavy dresser from our home. They took the dresser to my brother-in-laws home nearby and worked directly with him to get it into his apartment and set up where he wanted it. Prompt, quick, efficient. Great work! - Richard
Total Price$248
Skokie, IL
They were very communicative on status of arrival and manages to get heavy sofa sleeper to basement! - Arlene
Total Price$185
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Leonel and Jose were amazing! I hired them to help move a fitness machine out of the seller’s house and into mine, and to help take an old machine out of my house. They made everything a breeze, even with the heavy machines and a tight stairway. They arrived a few minutes early, had all the equipment needed to move everything safely and securely, and were very quick and efficient. They are true professionals! Would absolutely hire them again, no question. Thanks, guys!! - Matt
Total Price$320
Chicago, IL
Did a great job moving my solid wood dressers. Were on time and courteous! Thank you for all of your help and heavy lifting! - Leslie
Total Price$78
Chicago, IL
My luggers were fantastic and this is a great service when you don’t want to lift heavy things. This service worked great for my small, local move. I would highly recommend Lugg. - Gina
Total Price$160
Naperville, IL
Good communication from the start! Great job getting two VERY heavy dressers up a flight of stairs that had a turn. Thank you for not cancelling the the pick up & getting the job done for me. - Kimberly
Total Price$195
Chicago, IL
Aaron and Jose were friendly and extremely helpful! They did a great job moving a heavy package up to my top floor apartment. - Jonica
Total Price$66
Chicago, IL
Absolutely awesome service! They moved some incredibly heavy furniture for my organization and did it so quickly. They were careful not to hit walls and communicated well through the whole process. Cannot recommend enough! - Logan
Total Price$304
Riverwoods, IL
Very heavy table that could have been disastrous. They took their time to meticulously plan the brutal undertaking, then executed...switched gears...and executed again with success. Couldn't have done this without them. - DAVID
Total Price$92
Chicago, IL
I purchased two wrought iron tables from a seller on Facebook Marketplace. Ramiro and John provided professional service They arrived timely to the pickup location; loaded the tables into the van; and patiently waited with me while I waited for my Uber driver to pick me up and transport me to my apartment. Upon arrival of my Uber, Ramiro and John then followed my Uber car from the pickup location to my apartment, where they unloaded the two tables, delivered the tables to my apartment, and placed both tables in my apartment where I requested. This was of tremendous help to me as the tables are very heavy. - Tyra
Total Price$128
Arlington Heights, IL
Appreciate the heavy lifting! Great men to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs help moving. - Kristen
Total Price$116
Naperville, IL
They carried very heavy dresser down several flights of stairs. They made it look easy. So impressed. - Danielle
Total Price$120
Chicago, IL
Ramiro and Aaron were punctual and worked quickly to remove a very heavy dresser from our home. They took the dresser to my brother-in-laws home nearby and worked directly with him to get it into his apartment and set up where he wanted it. Prompt, quick, efficient. Great work! - Richard
Total Price$248
Skokie, IL
They were very communicative on status of arrival and manages to get heavy sofa sleeper to basement! - Arlene
Total Price$185
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Leonel and Jose were amazing! I hired them to help move a fitness machine out of the seller’s house and into mine, and to help take an old machine out of my house. They made everything a breeze, even with the heavy machines and a tight stairway. They arrived a few minutes early, had all the equipment needed to move everything safely and securely, and were very quick and efficient. They are true professionals! Would absolutely hire them again, no question. Thanks, guys!! - Matt
Total Price$320
Lugg pricing in Chicago, IL
Lite
1 LuggerBase fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50
Pickup
2 LuggersBase fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74
Van
2 LuggersBase fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114
XL
2 LuggersBase fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170
Box
2 LuggersBase fare$152
Per-mile rate$5.00
Per-min labor$3.00
Average cost$222
* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.
Real customer prices
See what Lugg customers paid for similar labor only moves.
Patricia
Moved a heavy table & rug in Los Angeles, CA
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Labor(14 min @ $1.67/min)$23.33
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$3.91
Total price$65.24
Most customers pay$75–$110
Steve
Moved items onto a pallet in New York, NY
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$45.60
Labor(5 min @ $2.48/min)$12.38
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$3.48
Total price$61.46
Most customers pay$61–$82
Ian
Moved boxes and furniture into a U-Haul in San Francisco, CA
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Labor(29 min @ $1.62/min)$46.98
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$5.10
Total price$90.08
Most customers pay$71–$107
Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.
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Mover
Lugger rating
4.9
Qualifications
3/3
Background check
No criminal background, valid drivers license & more
Strong & Physically Able
Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience
Truck
Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo
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Eugene
Driver
Lugger rating
4.9
Qualifications
3/3
Background check
No criminal background, valid drivers license & more
Strong & Physically Able
Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience
Truck
Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo
Items we move
Furniture
Living room, bedroom, office, and other home furniture
Appliances
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other home appliances
Electronics
TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics
Fitness equipment
Treadmills, bikes, weights, and other home exercise equipment
Household items
Kitchenware, books, decor, and other home items
House plants
Indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, and potted trees
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Labor-only movers in Chicago: moving help when you just need the muscle
Labor-only moving help means movers without the truck: they come to you, do the lifting, and leave when the work's done. It covers the rental truck you can drive but can't load by yourself, the moving container sitting in the driveway, the sleeper sofa that has to get up three flights of stairs, and the furniture that has to come out before the floors get refinished and go back in once they're dry. Lugg is labor-only moving help in Chicago you can book the same day, for the jobs where you've already got the truck or you're not going anywhere at all.
Can you hire movers by the hour?
Yes, and finer than that. Lugg bills moving labor by the minute with no hourly minimum, so a 40-minute job costs 40 minutes rather than the two-to-four-hour minimum most moving companies quote. The clock starts when the crew arrives and stops when you say you're done, and if the job runs longer than you planned they can keep working at the same rate. Booking it takes a couple of taps: enter your address, then tap Labor only in the suggestions underneath, and Lugg fills that same address in as the drop-off. Because nothing travels between two addresses, there's no mileage to pay — just the vehicle's base fare and the per-minute labor rate.
What a labor-only crew does, and what it doesn't
Movers load and unload a rental truck, a moving container or a storage unit, carry a single heavy item to a different room — a treadmill down to the basement, a safe across the house, a mattress up a staircase — rearrange a living room before a showing, and break down and clear out tables and chairs after an event. They bring a dolly, moving blankets, stretch wrap and straps, and they can take a bed frame apart and put it back together in the room it's going in. What they won't do is pack loose things into boxes for you: dishes, books, clothes, the junk drawer. Have all of that boxed and taped before the crew arrives, because the clock's running while they wait.
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