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Daly City, CA

Champaign, IL → Daly City, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Champaign to Daly City

About 2,165 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,950–$11,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 273 in Daly City.

  • 2,165 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,950–$11,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,165 miles (1,835 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
273 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Daly City → Champaign

The route from Champaign, IL to Daly City, CA covers roughly 2,165 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,950 to $11,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).

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 273 around Daly City (77 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 Daly City.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Daly City about 101,261. Daly City is the denser city (13,803 people per square mile versus 3,835 in Champaign), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Champaign to Daly City

Full-service estimate for 2,165 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,180 $3,880 $4,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,950 $9,690 $11,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,720 $15,510 $18,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,490 $21,330 $26,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,970–$4,200

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,340

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

Full-service mover

$7,950–$11,830

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

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Typical full-service range.

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 Daly City (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

Umbrella Global INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3126263
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (415) 203-0835 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Fast Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4413393
MC
1734057
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (626) 230-8969 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delancey Street Moving & Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Delancey Street Foundation

USDOT
289919
MC
198922
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94124 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (415) 957-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 273 movers in Daly City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Champaign to Daly City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,180 to $4,730 for a studio, $4,770 to $7,100 for a one-bedroom, $7,950 to $11,830 for a two-bedroom, $12,720 to $18,920 for a three-bedroom and $17,490 to $26,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daly City from Champaign?

About 2,165 road miles (1,835 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 Daly City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,970 to $4,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,340. 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.

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–Daly City corridor.