Champaign, IL → Concord, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Champaign to Concord

About 625 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,730–$5,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 441 in Concord.

625 miroad distance
11 h 29 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,730–$5,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Champaign, Illinois
To: Concord, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 625 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 29 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 441 (326 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Champaign

Moving from Champaign to Concord is a long-distance move of roughly 625 road miles, heading southeast from Illinois to North Carolina.

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 $3,730 to $5,550 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 29 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 441 around Concord (326 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 Concord.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Concord about 114,598. Champaign is considerably denser (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,657), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Champaign to Concord

Full-service estimate for 625 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,490	$1,820	$2,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,730	$4,550	$5,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,970	$7,280	$8,880
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,200	$10,010	$12,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,730–$5,550

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Concord (destination)

Ryder

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation

USDOT: 191496
MC: 154105
Based in: Concord, NC 28027 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,954 trucks, 3,010 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freshpoint

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC

USDOT: 1795137
MC: 653312
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clear Roadway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3447504
MC: 1121363
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28213 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (704) 288-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speed Transit Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785107
MC: 928047
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (704) 946-8027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmm Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Redwog LLC

USDOT: 2522039
MC: 875658
Based in: Rockwell, NC 28138 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (888) 653-7040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yolo Express INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3673085
MC: 1274496
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 965-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Charlotte

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC

USDOT: 4191842
MC: 1615630
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (864) 444-2769 Route Verify on FMCSA

Make A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 2452878
MC: 851348
Based in: Charlotte, NC 28269 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 441 movers in Concord

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,330 for a one-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,550 for a two-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a three-bedroom and $8,200 to $12,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Champaign?

About 625 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into North Carolina 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 Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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–Concord corridor.