Champaign, IL

Ithaca, NY → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Ithaca to Champaign

About 745 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,530–$6,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 70 in Champaign.

  • 745 miroad distance
  • 13 h 33 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,530–$6,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 745 miles (631 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 33 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Ithaca

Champaign sits about 745 miles west of Ithaca, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Illinois that most movers classify as a 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 $4,530 to $6,740 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 13 h 33 min.

On the Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 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.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 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 New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 745 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,810 $2,210 $2,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,720 $3,310 $4,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,530 $5,520 $6,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,250 $8,840 $10,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,960 $12,150 $14,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,500

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$4,530–$6,740

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

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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 Ithaca (origin)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1060470
MC
709615
Based in
Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6628321
MC
55699011
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2073608
Based in
Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
967169
MC
802898
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3056437
MC
52682
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3379117
MC
1093114
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409262
MC
1731889
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4424070
MC
1739776
Based in
Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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 Ithaca to Champaign?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,810 to $2,700 for a studio, $2,720 to $4,040 for a one-bedroom, $4,530 to $6,740 for a two-bedroom, $7,250 to $10,780 for a three-bedroom and $9,960 to $14,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Ithaca?

About 745 road miles (631 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 33 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 New York 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 Ithaca to Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,480. 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 Ithaca–Champaign corridor.