Service Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 139659
- MC
- 135652
- Based in
- Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 240 trucks, 217 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Virginia Beach, VA → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move
About 827 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,400–$6,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 70 in Champaign.
Moving from Virginia Beach to Champaign is a long-distance move of roughly 827 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to Illinois.
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 $4,400 to $6,550 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 58 min.
On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 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.
Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 1,878 in Virginia Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,150 | $2,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,400 | $5,370 | $6,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,050 | $8,590 | $10,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,690 | $11,810 | $14,410 |
$1,150–$1,620
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,400–$6,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Virginia Beach, VA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,930 for a one-bedroom, $4,400 to $6,550 for a two-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,480 for a three-bedroom and $9,690 to $14,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 827 road miles (701 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 58 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 Virginia 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 $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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 Virginia Beach–Champaign corridor.