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Schaumburg, IL → Omaha, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Schaumburg to Omaha

About 489 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 1–3 days, 911 carriers on the Schaumburg side and 318 in Omaha.

  • 489 miroad distance
  • 9 h 8 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,340–$4,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 489 miles (415 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 8 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
911 (744 interstate)
Movers at destination
318 (200 interstate)

Reverse: Omaha → Schaumburg

The route from Schaumburg, IL to Omaha, NE covers roughly 489 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,340 to $4,970 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 8 min.

On the Schaumburg side there are 911 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (744 of them authorized for interstate work), and 318 around Omaha (200 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 Omaha.

Schaumburg has a population of about 78,000 and Omaha about 488,797. The two cities have comparable density (4,069 and 3,433 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.

Cost of moving from Schaumburg to Omaha

Full-service estimate for 489 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,340 $4,080 $4,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,350 $6,520 $7,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,350 $8,970 $10,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,340–$4,970

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 Schaumburg (origin)

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (773) 312-7560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (847) 929-4487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (331) 210-2039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (720) 641-9939 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (224) 998-9896 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 911 movers in Schaumburg

Near Omaha (destination)

Amcon Distributing Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
300388
MC
76939
Based in
Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
459 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (402) 331-3727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Accutran

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Specialists LTD

USDOT
193227
MC
155796
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (402) 895-9610 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
290983
MC
198858
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
280 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (402) 431-9410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Storage & Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
563314
MC
254535
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (402) 592-5455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Greater Omaha Express LLC

USDOT
1496724
MC
562575
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (402) 731-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Select Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1098759
MC
448741
Based in
Omaha, NE 68127 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (402) 935-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nebraska Atlantic Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
597730
MC
288243
Based in
LA Vista, NE 68128 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (402) 332-0200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jibreel Amin Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peace Messenger Transport INC

USDOT
2009496
MC
708519
Based in
Omaha, NE 68134 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (531) 344-6147 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 318 movers in Omaha

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Schaumburg to Omaha?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,010 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a three-bedroom and $7,350 to $10,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Omaha from Schaumburg?

About 489 road miles (415 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 8 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Schaumburg to Omaha?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,140. 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 Schaumburg–Omaha corridor.