Lightspeed Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 3463470
- MC
- 1137096
- Based in
- Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 34 trucks, 77 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Springfield, IL → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move
About 841 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 269 in North Charleston.
Moving from Springfield to North Charleston is a long-distance move of roughly 841 road miles, heading southeast from Illinois to South Carolina.
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 $4,230 to $6,290 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 15 h 12 min.
On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.
Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and North Charleston about 129,245. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 1,480 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,160 | $6,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,250 | $10,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,340 | $13,840 |
$1,160–$1,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,230–$6,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, IL → North Charleston, SC. 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: Ats Intermodal LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,770 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,290 for a two-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,070 for a three-bedroom and $9,300 to $13,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 841 road miles (713 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 12 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois into South Carolina 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 $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 Springfield–North Charleston corridor.