Moving from Long Beach, CA to Chicago, IL
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 2,273-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Long Beach, CA and Chicago, IL.
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
Fresno, CA
The gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon national parks in California's fertile Central Valley. The agricultural capital of America.
Gateway to three national parks, agricultural hub, and Forestiere Underground Gardens
Las Vegas, NV
The Entertainment Capital of the World, famous for its Strip, shows, and nightlife. A rapidly growing desert metropolis with no state income tax.
The Strip, world-class entertainment, and 24/7 nightlife
San Jose, CA
The capital of Silicon Valley and one of the wealthiest large cities in America. A diverse tech hub with a growing urban core.
Silicon Valley tech industry, Winchester Mystery House, and diversity
State Transition Guide: California → Illinois
Moving from California to Illinois? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
Things to Know About Illinois
- Property taxes are among the highest in the nation
- Chicago has additional city taxes on many goods and services
- I-PASS/E-ZPass is essential for toll roads around Chicago