--- title: Moving to Reno from Illinois | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-illinois/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Reno from Illinois # Moving to Reno from Illinois About 3,100 people living in Nevada in 2024 had lived in Illinois a year earlier, and Illinois taxes income at a flat 4.95 percent. Nevada has no state personal income tax, and gives new residents 30 days for a license and vehicle registration. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Illinois and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Illinois to Nevada in 2024 about 3,104 - Moved from Nevada to Illinois in 2024 about 2,130 - Moved into Washoe County from Illinois, per year about 259 - State capital Springfield - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $22,629,801 thousand - Median household income (state) $83,390 - Median rent (state) $1,274 - Register a car after moving to Illinois within 30 days (Illinois Secretary of State - Vehicle Titles and License Plates for New Illinois Residents) - Get an Illinois driver license after moving within 90 days (Illinois Secretary of State - New to Illinois Driving) - State income tax, top rate 4.95%, flat (Illinois Department of Revenue - Income Tax Rates) - State sales tax, base rate 6.25% (Illinois Department of Revenue (tax.illinois.gov search results)) Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/stc.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [Illinois Secretary of State - Vehicle Titles and License Plates for New Illinois Residents](https://www.ilsos.gov/services/newresidents/vehicle-titles-and-license-plates-for-new-illinois-residents.html); [Illinois Secretary of State - New to Illinois Driving](https://www.ilsos.gov/services/newresidents.html); [Illinois Department of Revenue - Income Tax Rates](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxrates/income.html); [Illinois Department of Revenue (tax.illinois.gov search results)](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxrates/income.html). Illinois is one of the larger sources of Nevada newcomers in the Midwest, and a large share of movers leave from the Chicago area. The route is long and mostly flat until the last few hundred miles, so it helps to plan the mountain end of the trip as carefully as the start. ## Illinois deadlines and what you leave behind The Illinois Secretary of State gives new residents 30 days to apply for an Illinois title and registration, and lets them drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days. Those rules apply to people moving in. When you leave, turn in Illinois plates after Nevada registration, cancel any city vehicle sticker, and check how your county handles property tax proration on a home you sell. Chicago households also have city items to close out, such as a residential parking permit and a toll account tied to your address. ## The tax comparison: flat 4.95 percent versus none Illinois's individual income tax is a flat 4.95 percent, and its state sales tax is 6.25 percent before local additions. Nevada collects no state income tax from wages. Illinois property tax is a larger cost for many homeowners than income tax is, so compare the property tax bill on your Illinois home with an estimate for a Reno home. The Census ACS tables in our [cost-of-living compare](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) tool show median home values and rents side by side for the two areas. ## How the move works from Illinois You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Illinois home through the Bekins network. In Sparks, our crews handle delivery, unpacking and, if you need it, storage. The [Chicago to Reno route page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/chicago-to-reno/) shows the drive and the numbers at both ends. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Illinois basements, attics and garages hold years of belongings. A sorting pass before the in-home estimate lowers the shipping weight, and the free estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes to start packing. ## Nevada in one paragraph Nevada expects a license and registration within 30 days of arrival, and no state income tax is withheld from wages. The longer list of arrival steps is in the [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/). ## Winter driving on both ends Illinois movers know winter, but crossing the Sierra is a different kind of cold: chain controls and closures can affect a truck on I-80 between Reno and Sacramento, and even more on routes through the Rockies. Read the [best-time-to-move guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/), and ask the estimator how seasons influence your pickup and delivery windows. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Illinois Secretary of State, new residents vehicle titles and plates](https://www.ilsos.gov/services/newresidents/vehicle-titles-and-license-plates-for-new-illinois-residents.html) - [Illinois Secretary of State, new to Illinois driving](https://www.ilsos.gov/services/newresidents.html) - [Nevada Revised Statutes 483.245 (driver licenses)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.html) - [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Chicago to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/chicago-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) Route lookup ## How far is the drive? ### How far is your move? Where are you moving from (or to)? Your city Sparks, NV Interstate moves travel on the Bekins Van Lines network; O'Brien's has been a Bekins agent since 1955. [Get a long-distance estimate](#estimate)[See the route guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) Popular: [Sacramento](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) [Las Vegas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-las-vegas/) [Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/) [Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) [Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Next ## Routes and guides for Illinois - [Moving from Nevada to Illinois](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-illinois/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Chicago to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/chicago-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Chicago](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-chicago/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from Illinois questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long can I drive on my Illinois license in Nevada? Nevada gives new residents 30 days to get a Nevada license. Illinois's own 90-day allowance applies to people moving into Illinois. ### Does Illinois tax my income after I leave? Illinois taxes income earned while a resident, so a part-year return is common in the year you move. Nevada has no state personal income tax. Ask a tax professional about your dates. ### Can O'Brien's store belongings if my Illinois house sells first? Yes. Vault storage in Sparks starts from $40 per month, short or long term, with about two to three weeks of notice to ship stored goods. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070