Champaign, IL

Davenport, IA → Champaign, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Davenport to Champaign

About 186 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,230–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 70 in Champaign.

  • 186 miroad distance
  • 3 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,230–$3,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 186 miles (157 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
98 (78 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Davenport

Champaign sits about 186 miles southeast of Davenport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Illinois that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,230 to $3,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 54 min.

On the Davenport side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (78 of them authorized for interstate work), and 70 around Champaign (50 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 Champaign.

Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,594 in Davenport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Davenport to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 186 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,230 $2,720 $3,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,560 $4,350 $5,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,900 $5,980 $7,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$340–$480

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

Portable container

$1,190–$1,740

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

Full-service mover

$2,230–$3,310

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 Davenport (origin)

Mdn Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3205071
MC
1398328
Based in
Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
275 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2525328
MC
716792
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Boost Express Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2453637
MC
847181
Based in
Davenport, IA 52801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9539980
MC
94140758
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

A & B Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1731359
MC
634361
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Bruce Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
873780
MC
693855
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

D T S Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1708832
MC
627000
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

F And A Truck Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357533
MC
1074590
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 98 movers in Davenport

Near Champaign (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a three-bedroom and $4,900 to $7,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Davenport?

About 186 road miles (157 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Iowa into Illinois 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 Davenport to Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,740. 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 Davenport–Champaign corridor.