Lambert Transfer And Storage INC
- USDOT
- 105783
- MC
- 60083
- Based in
- Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 18 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Auburn, AL → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move
About 639 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 70 in Champaign.
Moving from Auburn to Champaign is a long-distance move of roughly 639 road miles, heading north from Alabama to Illinois.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,630 to $5,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 43 min.
On the Auburn side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 70 around Champaign (50 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Champaign.
Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,090 | $8,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,000 | $9,750 | $11,900 |
$960–$1,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,590–$2,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,630–$5,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Auburn, AL → Champaign, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,410 for a two-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,000 to $11,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 639 road miles (541 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Alabama into Illinois makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Auburn–Champaign corridor.