($642+) Chicago, IL to Chesapeake, VA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Chicago, Illinois, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,993 and $8,134. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 896-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $316 - $2,104, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Chicago and Chesapeake. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chicago tend to start around $220 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,993 - $4,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,299 - $5,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,099 - $8,134

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 Chicago to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago 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 Chicago to Chesapeake?

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Chicago, IL to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,139 and $3,871. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Chesapeake. If you go over that window, storage in Chicago adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,450 - $2,809
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $3,871

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chicago, IL and Chesapeake, VA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $736 in Chicago, IL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $158 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chicago 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 Chicago, IL to Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 896 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Chesapeake, Virginia, running $623 - $1,681. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $300 - $343
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chicago daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $623 - $1,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $658 - $1,355
• 4+ bedrooms: $808 - $1,681

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chicago, Illinois, usually costs about $736 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 896-mile drive falls between $300 and $343, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $316 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago 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 Chicago, IL to Chesapeake, VA

For larger DIY moves from Chicago, Illinois, 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 $1,244 and $2,342.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,079 - $1,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,098

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about five hours typically runs $736.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chicago, IL vs Chesapeake, VA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chicago and Chesapeake to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 104. Average rent: $2,045/mo vs. $1,800/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 77 vs. 21. Safety index: 33.87 vs. 70.88.