Moving from Tennessee to Illinois means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Nashville and Chicago—the road distance is about 465 miles, which puts a typical move in the regional long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 1 to 3 days.
Tennessee has about 6.9 million residents and Illinois about 12.8 million. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Tennessee; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services. Unlike Tennessee, Illinois collects a state income tax.
We list 1,939 household-goods carriers across the Tennessee cities on this platform and 9,278 across Illinois. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Illinois
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,970 | $4,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,210 | $6,350 | $7,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,160 | $8,740 | $10,660 |
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