($532+) Chesapeake, VA to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Ann Arbor, MI

Hiring full-service movers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $1,504 and $8,182. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 722-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $314 - $2,096, 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 Chesapeake and Ann Arbor. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chesapeake tend to start around $290 plus $125/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 Chesapeake to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,504 - $4,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,118 - $5,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,872 - $8,182

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,040 and $3,399. 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 Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,040 - $2,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,391 - $2,589
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,900 - $3,399

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chesapeake, VA and Ann Arbor, MI. 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 $734 in Chesapeake, VA, 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 $157 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 Chesapeake to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

A rental truck for this 722-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $511 and $1,423. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $241 - $275
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $511 - $1,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $609 - $1,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $697 - $1,423

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $241 - $275 for the 722-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 722-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 Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

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 Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 $1,113 and $2,114.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,114
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,804

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 Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Day-to-day costs in Ann Arbor are close to what you're used to in Chesapeake: cost of living index of 106 versus 104, with average rent of $2,260/mo compared to $1,800/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 21/100 and 70.88/100 in Chesapeake versus 52/100 and 79.18/100 in Ann Arbor.