($594+) Chesapeake, VA to Evansville, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Evansville, IN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 788-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Evansville, Indiana, with prices running from $1,683 - $7,957. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $283 - $1,888 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and Evansville 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 Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,683 - $4,359
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,391 - $5,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,050 - $7,957

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 Evansville.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Evansville, IN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Evansville, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Evansville, IN

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Evansville, Indiana, cost between $1,073 and $3,645. 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 Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,645

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $142 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 $661 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 Evansville, IN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Evansville?

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 Evansville, IN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 788 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Evansville, Indiana, running $576 - $1,595. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $237 - $270
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Evansville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $576 - $1,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $611 - $1,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $756 - $1,595

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $661.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $237 - $270 for the 788-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $57 and $307, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $142 per night for hotel stops on the 788-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $283 - $425.

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

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 Evansville, IN

If you're moving a larger household from Chesapeake, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Evansville, Indiana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,092 and $2,327.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,092 - $2,327
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,541 - $3,034

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $661.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Evansville?

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 Evansville, IN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Evansville, 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.