If you want to move…go for it! You may need some week days set aside to hunt, depending on what you’re hunting for. Try searching on the internet and try to group your interviews into the days you go to Chicago. You could do the work as described above also, in Chicago, stay with friends and search for what you really want. My sister lives in Michigan and is moving….said her house may take 2 years to sell because of the really bad economy there. Good luck!!!