Lincoln, NE → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move
About 648 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,540–$5,270, delivery in 2–5 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 56 in Bloomington.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Bloomington, IN covers roughly 648 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,540 to $5,270 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 11 h 52 min.
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Bloomington about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,979 and 3,405 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,320 | $5,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,670 | $6,910 | $8,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,800 | $9,510 | $11,600 |
$970–$1,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,600–$2,350
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,540–$5,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,160 for a one-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,270 for a two-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,430 for a three-bedroom and $7,800 to $11,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 648 road miles (549 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 52 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 Nebraska into Indiana 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 $970 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Lincoln–Bloomington corridor.