Are there any moving companies which can transport plants from CA to IL

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This isn't just a matter of the shipping companies being difficult. Each state has its own regulations about what plants can be brought into their jusridiction, and what inspections are required. It is, for example, forbidden to take citrus trees into Californa without having them inspected, These regulations exist to protect the local industries from the import of disease and pests that might harm them.

In your case, moving a batch of miscellaneous houseplants may seem trivial, but might involve inspections on every state border that you cross, some of which might specifically preclude you transporting one or more of your plants.

You'd have to check the regulations for each state you intend to cross, and check every species you wish to transport. This could be a significant amount of bureaucracy to navigate, and explains why the shipping companies don't want to get involved.

You could start by talkng to the Illinois Department of Agriculture

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You might quickly find that leaving your much-loved plants behind is the only feasible option.

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