($772+) Chesapeake, VA to Kansas City, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Kansas City, MO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,171-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Kansas City, Missouri, with prices running from $2,196 - $8,531. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $293 - $1,952 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and Kansas City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chesapeake movers tend to run around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,196 - $4,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,487 - $5,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,275 - $8,531

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 Kansas City.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Kansas City, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Kansas City, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Kansas City, MO

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $1,262 and $4,612. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Chesapeake runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,221 - $4,612

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $683 in Chesapeake, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Kansas City, MO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,171-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Kansas City, Missouri, costs between $756 and $2,171, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $364 - $416
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Kansas City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $756 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $876 - $1,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,016 - $2,171

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $364 - $416 for the 1,171-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 $683.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,171-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $146 per night, adding $293 - $439 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $293.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Kansas City, Missouri. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,353 and $2,658.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,038
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,690

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $73 and $146.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $683.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Kansas City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Kansas City, MO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Kansas City, side by side with Chesapeake on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.