McAllen, TX

Champaign, IL → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Champaign to McAllen

About 1,319 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,180, delivery in 3–7 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 357 in McAllen.

  • 1,319 miroad distance
  • 23 h 27 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,500–$8,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,319 miles (1,118 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 27 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → Champaign

The route from Champaign, IL to McAllen, TX covers roughly 1,319 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,500 to $8,180 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 23 h 27 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 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and McAllen about 150,640. Champaign is considerably denser (3,835 people per square mile versus 2,283), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Champaign to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 1,319 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,200 $2,680 $3,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,300 $4,020 $4,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,500 $6,700 $8,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,790 $10,720 $13,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,090 $14,740 $17,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,810–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,230

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

Full-service mover

$5,500–$8,180

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Wishall Transport

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

Two Men And A Truck Central Illinois

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

Two Men And A Truck

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

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

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

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

Miller Enterprises

Licensed interstate
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

All 70 movers in Champaign

Near McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1502769
MC
564203
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1970020
MC
697365
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437028
MC
152490
Based in
San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2959196
MC
3661
Based in
Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3187957
MC
303464
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930892
MC
714680
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3127200
MC
91149
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251409
MC
1647997
Based in
McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 357 movers in McAllen

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,180 for a two-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a three-bedroom and $12,090 to $17,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from Champaign?

About 1,319 road miles (1,118 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 27 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 Texas 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 McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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–McAllen corridor.