Naperville, IL → Memphis, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Naperville to Memphis

About 553 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 534 in Memphis.

553 miroad distance
10 h 14 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,510–$5,2302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Naperville, Illinois
To: Memphis, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 553 miles (469 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 14 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,184 (966 interstate)
Movers at destination: 534 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Memphis → Naperville

The route from Naperville, IL to Memphis, TN covers roughly 553 miles by road, a south-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 $3,510 to $5,230 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 10 h 14 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 534 around Memphis (397 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 Memphis.

Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Memphis about 609,647. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 2,132), 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 Tennessee than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Naperville to Memphis

Full-service estimate for 553 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,410	$1,710	$2,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,110	$2,570	$3,140
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,510	$4,290	$5,230
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,620	$6,860	$8,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,730	$9,430	$11,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,510–$2,230

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,510–$5,230

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Naperville (origin)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate

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

Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT: 801828
MC: 357193
Based in: Oak Brook, IL 60523 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (630) 271-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1928967
MC: 689501
Based in: Addison, IL 60101 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (847) 929-4487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782248
MC: 1354397
Based in: Lisle, IL 60532 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (630) 566-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3073738
MC: 62685
Based in: Lemont, IL 60439 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1892938
MC: 681276
Based in: Woodridge, IL 60517 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (312) 730-4751 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1744355
MC: 772181
Based in: Joliet, IL 60435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842894
MC: 952478
Based in: Montgomery, IL 60538 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (877) 650-2279 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,184 movers in Naperville

Near Memphis (destination)

Jit-Ex

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC

USDOT: 974027
MC: 415618
Based in: Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 277 trucks, 340 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (901) 367-7405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 253615
MC: 179963
Based in: Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (901) 942-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Air Freight Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 182466
MC: 148364
Based in: Memphis, TN 38106 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (901) 775-5007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cn Transportation Limited

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1627098
MC: 600399
Based in: Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (901) 482-6680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Graham Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 744970
MC: 382262
Based in: Nesbit, MS 38651 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (662) 449-8367 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dynavia Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4241252
MC: 1642490
Based in: Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (833) 374-3629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nale Logistics & Expedite LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2286796
MC: 781041
Based in: Memphis, TN 38118 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid South Food Bank

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 505050
Based in: Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (901) 373-0437 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Memphis

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Memphis if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Naperville to Memphis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,140 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,230 for a two-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a three-bedroom and $7,730 to $11,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Memphis from Naperville?

About 553 road miles (469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Tennessee 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Naperville to Memphis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,230. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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–Memphis corridor.