($698+) Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,060-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with prices running from $2,310 - $8,556. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $310 - $2,068 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Madison and Chesapeake are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Madison movers tend to run around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,310 - $5,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,632 - $6,868
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,582 - $8,556

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 Madison to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA

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

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,255 and $4,329. 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 Madison typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,630 - $3,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,267 - $4,329

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 $724 in Madison, WI. 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 $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $155 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 Chesapeake, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Chesapeake?

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 Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 1,060-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $691 and $2,018. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $349 - $399
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $691 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $761 - $1,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,026 - $2,018

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $362.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $349 and $399 for the 1,060-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $724 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Madison, WI to Chesapeake, VA

For larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Chesapeake, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,216 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,216 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,430

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $724.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Chesapeake, VA

Good news for your budget: Chesapeake isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Madison. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 103 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 - 50/100 and 65.43/100 here versus 21/100 and 70.88/100 there.