Champaign, IL

Gulfport, MS → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Gulfport to Champaign

About 792 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 66 carriers on the Gulfport side and 70 in Champaign.

  • 792 miroad distance
  • 14 h 21 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,960–$5,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 792 miles (671 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 21 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Gulfport

Moving from Gulfport to Champaign is a long-distance move of roughly 792 road miles, heading north from Mississippi 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 $3,960 to $5,900 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 21 min.

On the Gulfport side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 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.

Gulfport has a population of about 72,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,311 in Gulfport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Gulfport to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 792 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,930 $2,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,380 $2,900 $3,540
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,340 $7,730 $9,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,720 $10,630 $12,970

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

$3,960–$5,900

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 Gulfport (origin)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043597
MC
432866
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4105938
MC
1567262
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39531 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87824
MC
120472
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39507 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2362630
MC
809860
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2637990
MC
918945
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
173885
MC
145591
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1446255
MC
1268134
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39530 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Gibson Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1631298
MC
601748
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 66 movers in Gulfport

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 Gulfport to Champaign?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,540 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,900 for a two-bedroom, $6,340 to $9,430 for a three-bedroom and $8,720 to $12,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Gulfport?

About 792 road miles (671 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 21 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 Mississippi 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 Gulfport to Champaign?

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 Gulfport–Champaign corridor.