Fullerton, CA → Champaign, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Fullerton to Champaign

About 1,986 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,620–$11,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 846 carriers on the Fullerton side and 70 in Champaign.

1,986 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,620–$11,3402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fullerton, California
To: Champaign, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 1,986 miles (1,683 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 846 (361 interstate)
Movers at destination: 70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Fullerton

Moving from Fullerton to Champaign is a cross-country move of roughly 1,986 road miles, heading northeast from California to Illinois.

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 $7,620 to $11,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Fullerton side there are 846 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (361 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.

Fullerton has a population of about 138,675 and Champaign about 90,000. Fullerton is considerably denser (6,411 people per square mile versus 3,835), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fullerton to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 1,986 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,570	$5,580	$6,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,620	$9,300	$11,340
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,200	$14,880	$18,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,770	$20,460	$24,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,790–$3,940

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

Portable container

$2,790–$4,110

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

Full-service mover

$7,620–$11,340

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fullerton (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 577394
MC: 281042
Based in: Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3296394
MC: 1045263
Based in: City Of Industry, CA 91744 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 282762
MC: 208837
Based in: Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (323) 728-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 846 movers in Fullerton

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

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

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Champaign accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,050 to $4,540 for a studio, $4,570 to $6,810 for a one-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a two-bedroom, $12,200 to $18,150 for a three-bedroom and $16,770 to $24,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Fullerton?

About 1,986 road miles (1,683 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 Fullerton to Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,790 to $3,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,790 to $4,110. 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 Fullerton–Champaign corridor.