Moving from Kansas City, MO, to Chicago, IL

Adjusting to “The Windy City” 

Moving over 500 miles from Kansas City, MO, to Chicago, IL, keeps you in a neighboring state, but you’ll want to plan for some adjustments as you embrace life in the third-largest city in the U.S. 

Compared to Chicago, which has over 2.7 million residents, Kansas City is quite small, with a population of around 508,000. 

The metro population of 2.4 million is around one-fourth the size of Chicago’s metro, which boasts a population of over 9.6 million. Keep reading to learn what else to expect in “The Windy City.” 

Expect more snow in Chicago 

If you love snow and want more than the 15 inches Kansas City typically gets in a year, Chicago is sure to please! The city averages 35 inches of snowfall each year, and winter lows are around 19 degrees. 

Rainfall is around 38 inches annually in Chicago, compared to 42 inches in KC.  

Chicago summers are mild, with high temperatures averaging 84 degrees—just a bit cooler than Kansas City summers, which average 89 degrees.  

Embrace the Chicago sports culture

Are you a Kansas City Chiefs Pro Football fan? You can still cheer on your team from Chicago, but you might want to give some of your new hometown’s teams a chance to win your support. 

Check out these pro teams: 

• Chicago Bears (NFL) 
• Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 
• Chicago Bulls (NBA) 
• Chicago Cubs (MLB)* 
• Chicago Fire (NLS) 
• Chicago Sky (WNBA) 
• Chicago White Sox (MLB)* 

*Chicago is only one of three cities in the U.S. with two professional baseball teams. 

Explore the city 

Chicago has multiple tourist attractions to check out while you get to know your new home. Don’t miss the famous Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) sculpture in Millennium Park. And if you love parks, you’ll find plenty since the city has over 600 of them, including Garfield Park Conservatory. 

Take a 45-minute Architecture Tour from the Chicago River or stay on land to visit one of many museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. 

Check out the Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum of Natural History for family-friendly fun.

Move to Illinois easier with U-Pack 

U-Pack® makes long-distance moving easy. All you do is pack and load your things into our equipment, which we either deliver to your home or make available at a service center near you. Then, we’ll transport it to your new place, freeing you up to focus on other aspects of your move. Get a free, no-obligation quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to one of our helpful moving consultants today.