Planning a long-distance move to or from the Chicagoland area? Stanford Van Lines is here to make your relocation simple, organized, and stress-free. Our team manages every step of the processfrom careful packing and secure loading to safe transportation and on-time delivery - so you can focus on settling into your new home.Founded in 2022, our company brings over a decade of combined industry experience to every move we handle. Each member of our crew is professionally trained, detail-oriented, and committed to providing a reliable, high-quality moving experience.We take pride in clear communication, transparency, and consistent service. Our goal is to give every customer a smooth, dependable move and the confidence that their belongings are in safe hands.🤝Trusted with Over 10,000+ Moves.
Stanford Van Lines Inc. (stanfordvanline.com) has 162 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Also known as
Stanford Van Lines, stanfordvanline.com
Website
stanfordvanline.com
Category
Moving & Storage
Location
Thornton, Illinois
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Great moving company. Packed everything very nicely and even gave me a discount! They were on time and very responsive and handled all my things with care. I will be using them again if I need to move! Communication on 10 and was always very clear.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 27, 2026
Emilly, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that everything from packing to communication met your expectations. Our team always aims to be on time, responsive, and handle every item with care, so it means a lot to know you noticed.
We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again with your next move! 🚛
DH
Darlene H.
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Sw3701569. They was great very efficiency and quick. Will use again. They showed up early for the appointment but called first. Once they got to the home they went over all paperwork to make sure it was correct. We had one mistake but they promptly fixed it. Very happy with the service.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 27, 2026
Darlene, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear the team was efficient, communicated ahead of time, and made sure everything was accurate before getting started. It’s great they were able to quickly resolve the paperwork issue as well. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again in the future!
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Sonny S.
Andrii N did a great job
Andrii N did a great job. The company sent him on his own which made zero sense. He put my entire room together and did it in a great time.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 26, 2026
Sonny, Thank you for your feedback!
We’re glad to hear that Andrii N did a great job and was able to efficiently assemble everything for you - we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
At the same time, we appreciate your comment regarding the crew size. Your feedback is important, and we’ll take it into consideration as we continue improving our service.
Thank you for choosing us, and we wish you all the best in your new space!
JR
JUANDA RENEE J.
Miguel and Sergue made my move…
Miguel and Sergue made my move yesterday effortlessly and stress free.
How can I begin to tell you how these two gentlemen took “ care of “ of my move. It was obvious Sergue was in training. What caught my attention was how well he took direction from Miguel. The patience Miguel displayed to this young man, need to NOT go unrecognized.My sister and I were working against a timeline trying to get ready for our 9am pickup. Alex our original driver never showed? Never called, never cared. What company does that? Alex, wherever you are THANKS. Well in steps Miguel and Sergue from Standford Van Lines to save the day. They were on time, instep, innovative, meticulously in sync , professional ,from the moment they arrived until the end. They were exhausting to watch but inspiring as the job they performed was all in a days work . My new home has the sense of relief thanks to SVL and Miguel and Surgue.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 26, 2026
Ms Jackson, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Miguel and Sergue will be incredibly proud to read this. We’re especially glad to hear how well they worked together - and we truly appreciate you recognizing Miguel’s leadership and patience in guiding Sergue. That kind of teamwork and professionalism is exactly what we aim for.
At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the issue with the original driver. That’s not the level of communication or reliability we stand for, and we completely understand how frustrating that must have been - especially with a tight schedule.
We’re grateful that Miguel and Sergue were able to step in and turn the situation around, making your move smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Your kind words about their effort and dedication truly mean a lot.
Thank you again for your trust in Stanford Van Lines, and we wish you all the best in your new home!
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Phil P.
The moving company was kind
The moving company was kind, and moved things quickly and safely. They organized things as expected. Would recommend
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 26, 2026
Phil, Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re glad to hear that our team was courteous, efficient, and handled your belongings safely while keeping everything well organized. That’s exactly the experience we strive to provide.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home!
GB
Gerald B.
An experience, to say the least…
I booked this move through SafeShip Moving Services, who brokered a contract with Stanford for the logistics. It was a move from IL to FL. SafeShip quoted 2-12 business days, Stanford quoted 3-15, but their contracts always stipulate up to 30 business days, so that quote is really irrelevant since they aren’t really held to it, especially for interstate deliveries.
I didn't have any significant issues with pickup of the items - that was smooth and I left a separate review directly after that experience because the guys who helped did a solid job (they also are incentivized to request good reviews).
For the dropoff, Stanford dispatch had "issues" getting a driver assigned for the trip from IL to FL (likely just didn't have a full load for the semi trailer yet), so it took them 17 business days from my "First Available Delivery" date (Mar 1) to get the items to me (picked up Feb 26, dropped off Mar 24). I had to live with what I brought in my car with me and buy other essentials along the way during that entire month-long timeframe.
The only reason they don't get 1 star is because the dropoff driver, Andrii, was indeed helpful. He was by himself, but managed to get all of the items, including two large desks, up to my second floor apartment, used a Uhaul from another dropoff to bring my items as well, and insisted on helping me put my bed together. He did say he would be arriving between 2-6pm and came at 4:30 with no belongings to scout whether he’d be able to fit the semi into the apartment complex... I had a meeting right at 6, so we agreed he would return at 6:30, and we got things moved in thereafter. It was inconvenient yet again, but I've been waiting a month, what's an extra 30 minutes.
For anyone considering utilizing these groups, be very specific going in with expectations. Make your FAD the earliest date possible, confirm that you don't have more than the 14 stair allotment (extra charge), and make sure you can get a 75ft 18 wheeler within 70-80 feet of your front door - if you can't, expect to be upcharged $400+ for a shuttle (Uhaul) on day of delivery, or pray for a considerate driver.
Otherwise, okay experience.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 25, 2026
Gerald, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that the pickup process went smoothly and that Andrii provided helpful and professional service during delivery, even under challenging circumstances.
Regarding the delivery timeline, we understand how frustrating delays can be, especially on long-distance interstate moves. As outlined in the contract, delivery windows may vary depending on logistics, route optimization, and load availability. While we always strive to complete deliveries as quickly as possible, certain factors-such as securing a full and efficient route-can occasionally extend the timeframe.
We also appreciate you highlighting important details for future customers, such as access conditions and shuttle requirements. These are indeed key factors that can affect the final delivery process and cost, and we always aim to communicate them in advance.
That said, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended delivery time and scheduling challenges. Your experience is important to us, and your feedback will be shared with our dispatch team to help improve planning and communication moving forward.
JW
Jennifer W.
The two movers were very professional…
The two movers were very professional and respectful. Let me know exactly what was going on and loaded everything. Everything looks great and there were no issues.
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 25, 2026
Jennifer, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear that our movers were professional, respectful, and kept you informed throughout the process. It’s great to know everything was handled smoothly and arrived in perfect condition. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
EC
Erin C.
Visyl and Ihor were fabulous!
Visyl and Ihor were fabulous! They made the whole moving experience stress-free and easy. They were very professional and worked quickly to ensure we had my father-in-law in his new home in no time! Would highly recommend!
Response from Stanford Van Lines Inc.Mar 24, 2026
Erin, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that guys made the moving experience smooth, stress-free, and efficient. It’s great to know they helped get your father-in-law settled into his new home quickly while maintaining a high level of professionalism. We truly appreciate your recommendation - thank you for choosing Stanford Van Lines!
