Chicago, IL

Hampton, VA → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Chicago

About 815 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 815 miroad distance
  • 14 h 45 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,370–$6,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 815 miles (691 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 45 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Hampton

The route from Hampton, VA to Chicago, IL covers roughly 815 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,370 to $6,500 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 45 min.

On the Hampton side there are 157 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,663 in Hampton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Hampton to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 815 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,130 $2,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,370 $5,330 $6,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,000 $8,530 $10,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,620 $11,730 $14,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,610

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$4,370–$6,500

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 Hampton (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Daltonkelly&sons INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2832635
MC
5506
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All My Sons Of Virginia Beach I LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3786641
MC
1357542
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Green Fuel Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1408368
MC
534483
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929288
MC
1077820
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 157 movers in Hampton

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,500 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,410 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Hampton?

About 815 road miles (691 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 45 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 Virginia 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 Hampton to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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 Hampton–Chicago corridor.