Champaign, IL

Savannah, GA → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Champaign

About 808 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,210–$6,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 70 in Champaign.

  • 808 miroad distance
  • 14 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,210–$6,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 808 miles (684 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Savannah

The route from Savannah, GA to Champaign, IL covers roughly 808 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 $4,210 to $6,260 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 38 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 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.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 808 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,680 $2,050 $2,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,530 $3,080 $3,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,210 $5,130 $6,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,730 $8,210 $10,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,260 $11,290 $13,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,210–$6,260

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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

All 285 movers in Savannah

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 Savannah to Champaign?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,760 for a one-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,260 for a two-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,020 for a three-bedroom and $9,260 to $13,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Savannah?

About 808 road miles (684 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 38 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 Georgia 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 Savannah to Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Savannah–Champaign corridor.