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Best Storage Unit Facilities in Chicago

2020

We scored 1,336 Storage Unit Facilities in Chicago, IL and Picked the Top 15

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Why These Storage Unit Facilities?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Chicago Storage Unit Facilities on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

Our Selection Criteria:

1. Availability

Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.
2. Qualifications

Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.
3. Reputation

A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.
4. Experience

Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.
5. Professionalism

Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Last Updated: October 29, 2020

Anderson Brothers Moving And Storage

Anderson Brothers is a full-service packing, moving, and storage company (no self-storage) in the Chicago area. They service businesses and households. Short- and long-term agreements are available. Their storage is indoors and is climate-controlled with 24/y video surveillance. They carry moving supplies. They offer office relocations, commercial storage, record storage, residential moving, furniture storage, shredding services, packing and crating, furniture installations, and IT equipment moving.

2701 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 935-0013 Website

Armoire

Armoire specializes in seasonal clothing storage for residents of Chicago. It is not full-service moving or self-storage. Customers pack their clothes and Armoire picks up and delivers their clothing. Pickup and delivery is available around the clock. They provide pickup and delivery, dry cleaning, and a marketplace for consignment for clothing. They are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. Other hours are available upon request.

845 N Michigan Ave Ste 946E
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 672-1270 Website

Bill's Movers & U - Lock Storage

Bill's Movers & U-Lock Storage is located in Highland, Indiana, which is about 30 miles southeast of Chicago. They are a full-service moving company for residences and businesses, but they also offer self-storage. Self-storage sizes range from 50 to 300 square feet. Larger units can accommodate a vehicle or smaller boat. They offer month-to-month rentals, and all units are on the ground level with drive-up access. Customers will find a full line of packing, storage and moving supplies here.

10330 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322

(219) 922-8500 Website

BinSwap

Bin Swap is a pickup and delivery storage service that offers free bins for its customers. They are an alternative to self-storage. They drop off empty bins and customers fill them, then they pick them up and store them. Manage pickups and deliveries online through their website. Customers get one free pickup or delivery per month. Bins are 4 cubic feet, and they do have storage options for oversize items like sporting equipment. They store customers' bins in a temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 55 to 85 degrees.

Chicago, IL 60642

(888) 356-7927 Website

Chicago Northside Storage

Chicago Northside Storage has three locations in Chicago, including this one near Lakeview. Free boxes and a lock are available for new customers. New customers may also use the moving truck for free on move-in day. Ground-floor units are accessible by ramp and drive-up access; second-floor units are accessible by elevator. Units range in size from 5x5 to 10x20, and some are climate-controlled. They offer both outdoor and heated enclosed parking for RVs, boats and vehicles.

2946 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 830-3745 Website

Domaine Serving Wine Collectors

Domaine offers wine storage to residents of Chicagoland. This is not self-storage. They offer wine storage, cellar management, wine appraisals, wine shipping, and automobile storage. They're located on Goose Island in Chicago. Their full service includes receiving shipments, inventory and packing, and they have a tasting room. Customers do have key-card access to their wine storage lockers.

1000 N North Branch St
Chicago, IL 60642

(773) 252-3300 Website

East Bank Storage

East Bank Storage on River North/Gold Coast in Chicago, Illinois, offers self-storage and mailbox rentals. Storage units start at 2x4 for a small locker, up to 10x20 for larger units (call for availability at this location). They carry boxes and moving supplies, and moving carts are available to borrow on move-in or move-out day. They partner with Schelppers for scheduled pickup and delivery of customers' items in storage, and they offer wine storage; climate-controlled storage is available.

429 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 644-2000 Website

First Class Moving & Storage Inc

First Class Moving & Storage is a full-service moving and storage company (not self-storage) in Northbrook, Illinois. They can handle local and long-distance moves. Their heated storage warehouse is fully protected from theft and fire, and by 24-hour video surveillance. Rates are based on hourly labor pllus mileage and materials and packing supplies. Call for quote.

3060 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062

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(800) 704-0242 Website

Halls Self Storage

W.F. Halls Self Storage has two Chicago-area locations, including this one in south Chicago, which is a former bomb shelter. The warehouse-style self-storage offers heated and humidity-controlled storage; air-conditioned units are also available. Each unit is protected with individual security alarms, and a professional manager lives on the premises. The units range in size from 5x5 to 12x30. They sell moving supplies and boxes. Check their homepage for seasonal specials.

1919 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609

(773) 523-6868 Website

Honore Storage

Honore Storage on Clark Street in Chicago is an indoor self-storage facility. Make and manage reservations online. Units range in size from 5x5 to 10x20. Most upper floors are accessible by elevator. Some units are climate-controlled. They also offer 24-hour accessible mailboxes and they will accept UPS package deliveries. They do carry moving and storage supplies. Use their online calculator to estimate space rental needs.

5147 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 250-6670 Website

Midway Storage

Midway Storage in Chicago has two locations including this one on West 55th Street. They have medium, large and extra-large self-storage units for businesses and households. Smaller units start at 5x5, and larger units go up to 8x20 and 8x30. They provide U-Haul truck rentals and sell moving, packing and storage supplies. Some units offer drive-up ground-level access while others are on the second floor, and they also have interior heated units if customers need a temperature-controlled unit.

5660 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60638

(773) 906-4062 Website

Northfield Self Storage

Northfield Self Storage in Northfield, Illinois, offers customers 24-hour access to their stored items, 365 days a year. They have drive-up accessible, non-climate-controlled units all on the ground level. Smaller units start at 5x12, and larger units go up to 12x15 and 13x12. Reservations can be made online, and monthly rentals can be paid through the website. The management office is located offsite; no moving or storage supplies sold here.

546 W Frontage Rd
Northfield, IL 60093

(224) 255-3332 Website

Self Storage 1

Self Storage 1 in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago offers six floors of indoor storage, all accessible by two elevators. They offer a free move-in truck for new customers, and they carry packing supplies. They also offer package delivery services. All units are climate-controlled, and a covered loading dock makes moving in and out easier. Month-to-month rentals are available. Sizes range from 25 to 250 square feet. Make and pay for reservations online and check the homepage for deals.

2001 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 276-9000 Website

Store Your Things

Store Your Things offers indoor climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled self-storage options for businesses and households. Upper-level units are accessible by elevator, and they offer a full line of packing and storage supplies. Storage sizes range from 16 square feet to 100 square feet. Check the rates section of their website for special offers. They also offer record storage for businesses, and they can connect customers with labor if they need help moving in or out.

2325 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 525-6700 Website

U-STOR-IT

U-STOR-IT has multiple locations throughout Illinois, including 3 in the Chicago area. This one is located on West 87th Street and Ashland Avenue. U-STOR-IT offers small, medium and large self-storage units, as well as uncovered parking for boat, vehicle and RV storage. Storage units start at 5x5 and go up to 10x25. Climate-controlled units are available, as are drive-up units. Upper-level units are accessible by elevator. They sell moving and packing supplies.

8737 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620

(708) 501-4290 Website

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