How PODS Works

Portable storage unit being lifted by PODZILLA

Get it & load it

We deliver your container, and to ensure your safety, take your time loading on your schedule, right in your driveway. And with Priority Scheduling options, you can take control of a specific delivery and pickup time window that works for you. If you want help, your PODS personal moving and storage team will connect you with local packing and loading companies.

Keep it

At-home storage gives you the flexibility you need, whether you want easy storage just steps away, or you want to take your time packing and loading.

Store it

If you need temporary storage, we'll pick up your loaded container and bring it to a local PODS Storage Center, where it will be safe, secure, and easily accessible until you need it again.

Move it

We've got this, so you don't have to. We'll deliver your container to your new home, whether you're moving across town or across the country*. If you need to ship your car, we can connect you with one of our preferred car shipping providers who will arrange professional services in your area.

Peoria - Bloomington Moving Solutions

With many flexible options available for your move to Peoria-Bloomington, know that PODS is the right move for your move. Simply choose the portable container that fits your items, and PODS will deliver it to your current home and then again to your new home. Load and unload at a leisurely pace, and if you need extra time, store the portable container in your driveway, or at a PODS Storage Center nearby.

Peoria - Bloomington Storage Solutions

Once you’ve moved to the Peoria-Bloomington area, you may need extra storage while you get settled in. Whether you’re looking for extra time or space during a home renovation project, PODS has storage solutions that fit your needs. Store your belongings on-site in a portable storage container for 24/7 access, or keep your container at a nearby storage facility.

The Peoria-Bloomington, Illinois area has classic Midwestern charm with generations of families still living there. Peoria sits on the banks of the Illinois River and is the oldest community in Illinois. The area also has many historical sites representing the rich history of the area. If you’re moving to Peoria, Bloomington or anywhere in between, look to PODS for all of your moving and storage solutions.

Moving to Peoria - Bloomington

With a combined population of just under 200,000 people, the Peoria-Bloomington economy is based on farming, ranching, light industry, and manufacturing. The heavy equipment company, Caterpillar, Inc. has its headquarters in Peoria and is a major employer.

Neighborhoods vary in these two areas. In general, Peoria is a quiet city while Bloomington has younger people moving there and offers a more vibrant nightlife. Bloomington is the headquarters for State Farm Insurance and is attractive to people in the IT industry.

The Dunlap area of Northern Peoria offers newer condos and housing and is a good choice for families. Grandview and Peoria Heights afford views of the river and are considered very desirable locations to settle.

With many IT workers employed in Bloomington, housing tends to be a bit more upscale with a slighter higher median price. For an urban feel, the neighborhood of Bloomington City Center offers access to restaurants, coffee shops, and music venues. The neighborhood around Airport Road and General Electric Road is home to college students, professors, young urban professionals, and young families. Wherever you choose to live in the Peoria-Bloomington area, PODS can help you get there.

Things to Do and See in Peoria - Bloomington

Now that you’ve moved to your new home, it’s time to explore this beautiful Midwestern area. For sweeping vistas of the Illinois River, take a spin on Grand View Drive, which Teddy Roosevelt called “The World's Most Beautiful Drive."

If you’re interested in the history of heavy equipment, then a visit to the Caterpillar Museum is a worthwhile stop. You can ride in the bed of a massive mining truck, test your skills as a heavy-equipment operator on a simulator, or climb inside a giant track-type tractor. The museum is fun and educational for all ages.

Stop by the grandiose and stunning David Davis Mansion in Bloomington to visit the elaborate 19th-century, lovingly restored Victorian mansion. Learn how the original owner, Judge David Davis, was instrumental in shaping the political career of President Abraham Lincoln. On a warm fall day, stroll down the Constitution Trail and view the autumn leaves as they change color.

Wherever you decide to live when you move to Peoria-Bloomington, we know that you’ll want to start exploring right away. Worry less about logistics and more about getting settled in your new home with moving and storage solutions from PODS.