($661+) Milwaukee, WI to Chesapeake, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,006-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,189 - $8,236. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $283 - $1,888. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Chesapeake. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,189 - $5,028
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,466 - $6,407
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,332 - $8,236

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 Milwaukee to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chesapeake, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,104 and $3,797. 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 Milwaukee adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,509 - $2,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,936 - $3,797

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $142 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chesapeake, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $661 in Milwaukee, WI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chesapeake, VA

Truck rentals from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia, range from $661 - $1,813 for the 1,006-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $302 - $345
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,504
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,813

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 $71 and $330.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $302 and $345 for the 1,006-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 $661 for 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Chesapeake, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $850 and $2,261.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,087 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,261
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,629 - $3,099

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $661.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $142 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee 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.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Chesapeake, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chesapeake, side by side with Milwaukee 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.

Our take

A move from Milwaukee, WI, to Chesapeake, VA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,189 - $8,236 on the 1,006-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,104 - $3,797, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $661 - $1,813. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,466 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Dollar Tree and Chesapeake City Schools.