($617+) Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 896-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Chicago, Illinois, with costs ranging from $1,915 - $8,124. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $314 - $2,096. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chesapeake and Chicago. Local movers in Chesapeake typically start around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chesapeake to Chicago:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $4,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,418 - $5,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,135 - $8,124

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chesapeake to Chicago.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chicago, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to Chicago?

Look for Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Illinois beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Chicago, Illinois, cost between $1,174 and $3,832. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to Chicago:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,172
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $3,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,832

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $734 in Chesapeake, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Chicago, IL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Chicago?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL

A rental truck for this 896-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Chicago, Illinois, costs between $635 and $1,801. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $299 - $341
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to Chicago based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $678 - $1,412
• 4+ bedrooms: $842 - $1,801

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $299 - $341 for the 896-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $734.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 896-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $157 per night, adding $314 - $472 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $314.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Chicago?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chesapeake, VA to Chicago, IL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Chicago, Illinois, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,184 and $2,318.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chesapeake to Chicago:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $1,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,318
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $3,222

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $79 - $157 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, typically costs $734.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Chicago?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Chicago, IL

Good news for your budget: Chicago isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chesapeake. Cost of living index runs 106 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 21/100 and 70.88/100 here versus 77/100 and 33.87/100 there.