<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

Soon I'll be moving from Kansas City, MO to Ann Arbor, MI. I'm moving in with my fiancee, and don't necessarily need to take my furnishings. I'm trying to figure out the lowest cost option. (My moving budget is about $1200, but why spend any more than is necessary?)

Bare minimum that I absolutely have to take is about 7 cubic feet.
Adding in my maybe items, that is about 9 cubic feet.
My car (A medium sized hatchback) will be part of the move, too, and can be used for storage, as well. 
My options are to tow the car behind a moving truck, or to ship my things separately, and pack up some items in my car while driving.

Renting a moving truck will cost about $900 to $1000 when you factor in the rental, tow hitch, insurance, and gas.
I could only find one company that was willing to price store and move containers online, and they estimated $870. (Plus about $100 for gas for my car)
I looked at Amtrak Freight, but I don't know how they would handle my furniture. (required: a round chair, 80lbs, 42" (diameter) around by 32" high, Optional: shelving (x2) that's 32"x32"x16", and a desk that's 5'6"x18"x32".
<bot>: Moving; need advice on how Amtrak freight handles furniture, and possible moving methods that cost less than $1,000.