Naperville, IL → Murfreesboro, TN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Naperville to Murfreesboro

About 493 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$4,990, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 282 in Murfreesboro.

493 miroad distance
9 h 12 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,360–$4,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Naperville, Illinois
To: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 493 miles (418 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 12 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,184 (966 interstate)
Movers at destination: 282 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Murfreesboro → Naperville

Moving from Naperville to Murfreesboro is a regional long-distance move of roughly 493 road miles, heading south from Illinois to Tennessee.

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 $3,360 to $4,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 12 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 282 around Murfreesboro (182 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 Murfreesboro.

Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 2,429), 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 Murfreesboro

Full-service estimate for 493 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,340	$1,640	$2,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,010	$2,460	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,360	$4,090	$4,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,370	$6,550	$7,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,390	$9,010	$10,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,140

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,150

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

Full-service mover

$3,360–$4,990

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 Murfreesboro (destination)

Firstfleet

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Firstfleet INC

USDOT: 313891
MC: 193678
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,520 trucks, 2,769 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (615) 890-9229 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2821486
MC: 940916
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (310) 230-5584 Route Verify on FMCSA

G & D Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3902567
MC: 1438161
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (504) 261-2307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid-Tenn Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2204555
MC: 765975
Based in: Nolensville, TN 37135 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (615) 574-5546 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gfc Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 795256
MC: 354341
Based in: Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (615) 462-7905 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Murfeesboro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2592933
MC: 909721
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Messolar Moving And Installation Services

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Messolar LLC

USDOT: 3924442
MC: 1452616
Based in: Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (786) 857-3147 Route Verify on FMCSA

Here'S The Deal LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3582554
MC: 1372750
Based in: LA Vergne, TN 37086 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 953-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 282 movers in Murfreesboro

Tips for this move

Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Naperville–Murfreesboro corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Murfreesboro: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,010 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a two-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a three-bedroom and $7,390 to $10,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Murfreesboro from Naperville?

About 493 road miles (418 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Murfreesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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–Murfreesboro corridor.