Mainfreight INC
- USDOT
- 1538326
- MC
- 572473
- Based in
- Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 341 trucks, 341 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Naperville, IL → Kearney, NE · Long-distance move
About 675 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,820–$5,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 33 in Kearney.
Moving from Naperville to Kearney is a long-distance move of roughly 675 road miles, heading west from Illinois 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 $3,820 to $5,680 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 12 h 20 min.
On the Naperville side there are 1,184 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (966 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Kearney (9 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 Kearney.
Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Kearney about 34,000. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 2,257), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,650 | $5,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,110 | $7,450 | $9,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,400 | $10,240 | $12,490 |
$990–$1,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,820–$5,680
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Naperville, IL → Kearney, 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: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
Legal name: Goforth LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,270 for a studio, $2,290 to $3,410 for a one-bedroom, $3,820 to $5,680 for a two-bedroom, $6,110 to $9,090 for a three-bedroom and $8,400 to $12,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 675 road miles (572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 20 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 Illinois 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 $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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 Naperville–Kearney corridor.