Licensed movers running Illinois to Tennessee — Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga — on I-57, I-24, and I-55 with free written estimates and our moving team.
Tennessee is a close, affordable move from the Chicago area. The route depends on your city: I-57 south to I-24 brings you to Nashville (about 470 miles), while I-57 to I-55 runs down to Memphis (about 530 miles). Knoxville and Chattanooga in the east add a bit more via I-24 and I-75.
We serve all of Tennessee's 'Three Grand Divisions': Nashville and its booming suburbs (Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro), Memphis on the Mississippi, Knoxville near the Smokies, and Chattanooga in the valley. A move coordinator can help with your questions, and your written estimate is based on your inventory.
📏 ~470–530 mi⏱ Timing depends on scheduling🛡 USDOT #2628513 · MC #914433⭐ 4.3/5 (390+ Google reviews)
Tennessee is one of the top destinations for departing Illinois households, and the tax math is the headline: Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, versus Illinois' flat 4.95%, and property taxes run far lower than Illinois' punishing average. Nashville's economy — healthcare, music, tech, and finance — is booming, and the overall cost of living sits well below Chicagoland.
Pickup across Illinois: Chicago, Wood Dale, Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Rockford.
Delivery across Tennessee: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Clarksville.
Because Tennessee is relatively close, this is a shorter route, and timing depends on distance, season and scheduling. We work to deliver within a reasonable time, and your coordinator can share a status update when you call or email.
| Route leg | Approx. distance |
|---|---|
| Chicago → Nashville (I-57/I-24) | ~470 mi |
| Chicago → Memphis (I-57/I-55) | ~530 mi |
| Chicago → Chattanooga | ~600 mi |
| Chicago → Knoxville | ~555 mi |
As a mid-haul interstate route, Tennessee move costs depend on shipment weight, distance, and services. Ask for a free written estimate based on your inventory.
All of them — Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and suburbs like Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville.
About 470 miles via I-57 and I-24. Timing depends on distance, season and scheduling.
Yes — Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (or investment income since 2021) and much lower property taxes, a top reason Illinois families move there.
For a single destination, often yes. Both are close enough that we frequently load and deliver in one day.
Yes. We provide compassionate, full-service senior moves, including downsizing help and settling-in services.
Free written estimate from a licensed interstate carrier serving the Tennessee corridor.
