A local move in Chicago is billed by the hour, and the hourly rate is built from two parts: a charge for the truck and a charge for each mover on the job. A studio or one-bedroom typically needs two movers for a few hours; a three-bedroom home usually needs three or four movers for most of a day. The total depends on crew size, how long the job runs, and access at both addresses — stairs, elevators, and how close the truck can park.