Champaign, IL → Boulder, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Champaign to Boulder

About 1,058 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 120 in Boulder.

1,058 miroad distance
18 h 57 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,080–$7,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Champaign, Illinois
To: Boulder, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,058 miles (896 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 57 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 120 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Boulder → Champaign

Moving from Champaign to Boulder is a long-distance move of roughly 1,058 road miles, heading west from Illinois to Colorado.

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 $5,080 to $7,550 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 18 h 57 min.

On the Champaign side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Boulder (30 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 Boulder.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (3,835 and 4,116 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Champaign to Boulder

Full-service estimate for 1,058 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,480	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,050	$3,710	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,080	$6,190	$7,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,120	$9,910	$12,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,170	$13,620	$16,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,170

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$5,080–$7,550

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Champaign (origin)

O N V Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118861
MC: 1574876
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (630) 202-4269 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wishall Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lmj Transportation INC

USDOT: 1293918
MC: 502796
Based in: Tolono, IL 61880 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (217) 485-5148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Central Illinois

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Shunk Corporation

USDOT: 1896266
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (217) 552-4560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drew Corporation

USDOT: 2970005
MC: 10822
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 398-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilken Farms LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1616055
MC: 628044
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (217) 202-8410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirtworks Trucking & Excavating Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3000673
MC: 23903
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 377-4005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Federal O'Byrne Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 669065
MC: 311471
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David T Miller

USDOT: 546804
MC: 1514994
Based in: Champaign, IL 61822 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (217) 352-0476 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 70 movers in Champaign

Near Boulder (destination)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT: 364146
Based in: Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2560715
MC: 89066
Based in: Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3771550
MC: 1346496
Based in: Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

USDOT: 2629937
MC: 915118
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

USDOT: 1253812
MC: 491486
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

USDOT: 4342532
MC: 1696908
Based in: Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Champaign to Boulder?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,550 for a two-bedroom, $8,120 to $12,080 for a three-bedroom and $11,170 to $16,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boulder from Champaign?

About 1,058 road miles (896 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 57 min.

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 Illinois into Colorado 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 Champaign to Boulder?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,890. 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 Champaign–Boulder corridor.