Bemidji, MN → Chesapeake, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Bemidji to Chesapeake

About 1,422 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,900–$8,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 321 in Chesapeake.

1,422 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,900–$8,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bemidji, Minnesota
To: Chesapeake, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,422 miles (1,205 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 321 (201 interstate)

Reverse: Chesapeake → Bemidji

Chesapeake sits about 1,422 miles southeast of Bemidji, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Virginia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,900 to $8,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Bemidji side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 321 around Chesapeake (201 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 Chesapeake.

Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Chesapeake about 255,332. The two cities have comparable density (914 and 737 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Bemidji to Chesapeake

Full-service estimate for 1,422 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,360	$2,880	$3,510
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,540	$4,310	$5,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,900	$7,190	$8,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,430	$11,500	$14,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,970	$15,820	$19,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,060–$2,910

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,290–$3,370

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,900–$8,770

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Bemidji (origin)

Blue Ox Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jake Sobieck INC

USDOT: 3426527
MC: 1167990
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (218) 308-6001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2361651
MC: 872523
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (218) 751-5343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uncle Sams Moving Crew LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4467758
MC: 1762889
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (218) 551-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tc Recycling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tc Lighting Supplies And Recycling INC

USDOT: 2545284
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (218) 751-9091 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bemidji Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 590460
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (218) 751-4958 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speeds LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2149793
MC: 1068743
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (218) 760-0525 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Fast Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4400809
Based in: Solway, MN 56678 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (218) 214-0440 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Smith

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1198540
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (218) 444-3148 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Bemidji

Near Chesapeake (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harrison'S Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 163678
MC: 143934
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23323 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 706550
MC: 326565
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23707 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2139019
MC: 744920
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Integrated Global Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Integrated Global Logistics INC

USDOT: 1531539
MC: 570802
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23704 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 466-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 321 movers in Chesapeake

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bemidji to Chesapeake?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,260 for a one-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,770 for a two-bedroom, $9,430 to $14,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,970 to $19,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chesapeake from Bemidji?

About 1,422 road miles (1,205 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Minnesota into Virginia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bemidji to Chesapeake?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,060 to $2,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Bemidji–Chesapeake corridor.