Interstate move · Illinois → Virginia

Movers from Illinois to Virginia

About 842 miles between Chicago and Virginia Beach. Two-bedroom estimate $4,440–$6,610, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

842 miChicago → Virginia Beach
15 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
9,278 / 5,177carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Illinois city and a Virginia city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Illinois to Virginia means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Chicago and Virginia Beach—the road distance is about 842 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Illinois has about 12.8 million residents and Virginia about 8.6 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 9,278 household-goods carriers across the Illinois cities on this platform and 5,177 across Virginia. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Illinois to Virginia

Reference estimate for 842 miles (Chicago → Virginia Beach)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,780	$2,170	$2,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,670	$3,250	$3,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,440	$5,420	$6,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,110	$8,670	$10,580
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,770	$11,920	$14,540

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Virginia?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,670 to $3,970, a two-bedroom $4,440 to $6,610 and a three-bedroom $7,110 to $10,580. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Illinois to Virginia take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 15 h 13 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Illinois to Virginia move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Virginia do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.