O N V Express INC
- USDOT
- 4118861
- MC
- 1574876
- Based in
- Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 26 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Champaign, IL → Lowell, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,056 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,360–$7,970, delivery in 3–7 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 215 in Lowell.
Lowell sits about 1,056 miles east of Champaign, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Massachusetts 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 $5,360 to $7,970 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 54 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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.
Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 3,835 in Champaign), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,530 | $7,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,570 | $10,450 | $12,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,790 | $14,370 | $17,530 |
$1,530–$2,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,360–$7,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Champaign, IL → Lowell, MA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a three-bedroom and $11,790 to $17,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,056 road miles (895 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 54 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 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.
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–Lowell corridor.