One of the first things to decide when moving is how much of the work you will be doing yourself and how much will be handled by movers. Splitting up the tasks in moving can help you save n the moving costs. Ideally, you should start searching for Chicago movers four to six weeks in advance. This is true especially when moving during busy seasons such as summer months. This is the time when movers tend to charge higher rates. To save money, try arranging your move for the middle of the month. Typically, the first and last days of the month or weekends are the busiest time for movers.