Champaign, IL → Madison, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Champaign to Madison

About 252 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,510–$3,740, delivery in 1–3 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 228 in Madison.

252 miroad distance
5 h 3 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,510–$3,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Champaign, Illinois
To: Madison, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 252 miles (214 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 3 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 228 (120 interstate)

Reverse: Madison → Champaign

The route from Champaign, IL to Madison, WI covers roughly 252 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,510 to $3,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 3 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 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Madison about 286,233. The two cities have comparable density (3,835 and 3,390 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 Madison

Full-service estimate for 252 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,510	$1,840	$2,240
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,510	$3,060	$3,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,020	$4,900	$5,980
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,530	$6,740	$8,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$580

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,830

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

Full-service mover

$2,510–$3,740

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 Madison (destination)

Pulvermacher Cartage Of Wisconsin LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 532642
MC: 267280
Based in: Madison, WI 53704 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 59 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (608) 245-8060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reynolds Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 74488
MC: 79758
Based in: Madison, WI 53703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (608) 257-3914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safy Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3047832
MC: 48249
Based in: Fitchburg, WI 53713 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (608) 852-3993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Divine Package LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3462639
MC: 1132169
Based in: Madison, WI 53714 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (608) 320-8259 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Mara Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 74476
MC: 121225
Based in: Madison, WI 53704 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (608) 241-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC

USDOT: 919682
MC: 397609
Based in: Madison, WI 53718 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (608) 278-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mad City Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roessler LLC

USDOT: 699743
MC: 324693
Based in: McFarland, WI 53558 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (608) 274-9855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Systems Furniture Installations LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930570
MC: 43406
Based in: Waunakee, WI 53597 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (608) 849-7086 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 228 movers in Madison

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,240 for a one-bedroom, $2,510 to $3,740 for a two-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,980 for a three-bedroom and $5,530 to $8,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Madison from Champaign?

About 252 road miles (214 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Wisconsin 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 Madison?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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–Madison corridor.