Bloomington, IL → Champaign, IL · Short-haul move
About 52 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,320–$1,970, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 70 in Champaign.
Moving from Bloomington to Champaign is a short-haul move of roughly 52 road miles, heading southeast within Illinois.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,320 and $1,970, before packing or storage.
On the Bloomington side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 of them authorized for interstate work), and 70 around Champaign (50 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 2,902 in Bloomington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $720 | $880 | $1,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $840 | $1,020 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,990 | $3,640 | $4,440 |
$200–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,320–$1,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bloomington, IL → 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.
Legal name: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
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Legal name: Drew Corporation
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $720 to $1,080 for a studio, $840 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,320 to $1,970 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,010 for a three-bedroom and $2,990 to $4,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 52 road miles (44 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 36 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Bloomington and Champaign are in Illinois, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 Bloomington–Champaign corridor.