Prime Road Carriers INC
- USDOT
- 2820314
- MC
- 940394
- Based in
- Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 42 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Lafayette, IN → Champaign, IL · Short-haul move
About 91 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,440–$2,140, delivery in 1–2 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 70 in Champaign.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Champaign, IL covers roughly 91 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 16 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,440 and $2,140, before packing or storage.
On the Lafayette side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 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.
Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 2,409 in Lafayette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $930 | $1,130 | $1,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,440 | $1,750 | $2,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,630 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,440–$2,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, IN → Champaign, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lmj Transportation INC
Legal name: Shunk Corporation
Legal name: Drew Corporation
Legal name: David T Miller
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $820 to $1,230 for a studio, $930 to $1,380 for a one-bedroom, $1,440 to $2,140 for a two-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,200 for a three-bedroom and $3,110 to $4,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 91 road miles (77 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 16 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Indiana 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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.
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 Lafayette–Champaign corridor.