Chattanooga, TN → Lincoln, NE · Long-distance move
About 870 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,090–$6,080, delivery in 2–5 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 160 in Lincoln.
Moving from Chattanooga to Lincoln is a long-distance move of roughly 870 road miles, heading northwest from Tennessee to Nebraska.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,090 to $6,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 42 min.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 160 around Lincoln (83 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Lincoln.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Lincoln about 301,522. Lincoln is the denser city (2,979 people per square mile versus 1,272 in Chattanooga), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,980 | $6,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,540 | $7,970 | $9,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,990 | $10,960 | $13,370 |
$1,190–$1,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,090–$6,080
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Lincoln, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,430 for a studio, $2,450 to $3,650 for a one-bedroom, $4,090 to $6,080 for a two-bedroom, $6,540 to $9,720 for a three-bedroom and $8,990 to $13,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 870 road miles (738 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 42 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Nebraska makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,640. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Chattanooga–Lincoln corridor.