Suffolk, VA

Champaign, IL → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Champaign to Suffolk

About 793 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,310–$6,420, delivery in 2–5 days, 70 carriers on the Champaign side and 101 in Suffolk.

  • 793 miroad distance
  • 14 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,310–$6,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 793 miles (672 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
70 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Champaign

Moving from Champaign to Suffolk is a long-distance move of roughly 793 road miles, heading east from Illinois to Virginia.

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 $4,310 to $6,420 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 14 h 22 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 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

Champaign has a population of about 90,000 and Suffolk about 104,699. Champaign is considerably denser (3,835 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Champaign to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 793 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,100 $2,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,590 $3,160 $3,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,310 $5,260 $6,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,900 $8,420 $10,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,490 $11,580 $14,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,310–$6,420

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 Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3487944
MC
1197065
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3706951
MC
1299418
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3198730
MC
158206
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3815877
MC
1378947
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2833489
MC
955317
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3512697
MC
1163242
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246793
MC
1020943
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,570 for a studio, $2,590 to $3,850 for a one-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,420 for a two-bedroom, $6,900 to $10,270 for a three-bedroom and $9,490 to $14,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Champaign?

About 793 road miles (672 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 22 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 Virginia 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 Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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–Suffolk corridor.