Driving Time
8.3 hr
Driving Distance
543 mi
Fuel Cost
$515.77
Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Multimodal Shipping Options from Knoxville, TN to Chicago, IL
Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping
- Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
- Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
- Dedicated truck space for large shipments
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight
- Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
- LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
- Secure handling and real-time tracking.
Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping
- Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
- Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
- Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.
Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking
- 24/7 freight shipping solutions.
- White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
- Real-time tracking and notifications.
Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics
- Knoxville, TN to Chicago, IL interstate freight.
- Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
- Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.
Air Freight
- Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
- Domestic air freight brokering from Knoxville, TN to Chicago, IL.
- Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.
Rail Freight
- Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
- Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
- Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.
Customer Testimonials
Always pleasure to work
We've been using DDL for several years now. It is my one stop, go- to for seamless shipping. Jolie is our contact. She stays on top of the shipments start to finish and is always a pleasure to work with. Yesterday we had a customer, in a down situation, who needed a 170 lb. shipment delivered overni...
- Karen Patrick
Direct Drive Logistics has been handling the majority of my companies shipping needs over the past year and have helped us out on several short lead large projects at a fair price!
- Brenda Roth
Amazing Job
Been working with DDL for over a year handling our FCL loads. They do an amazing job keeping us up to date and handling our containers. would recommend to anyone needing trucking services. Rolando and Jeff are always helpful.
- Andrew Funk
Personable & Knowledgeable
Direct Drive is one of my favorite go to companies! Everyone I deal with is always so personable and knowledgeable! Rolando and Ryan are my main contacts and they are always straight and to the point with charisma and quick response time! I never doubt what they tell me. I love working with them and...
- Sarah Prazuch
Details & Ease of Management
We started to use Direct Drive Logistics about couple of months ago and they made world of difference in freight management. Not only they had the best price compared to few others we normally worked with, but they also took care of all the details and managed the complete process of arranging...
- Alex Abadi
Adam is always very helpful. Very prompt and detail-oriented. He has eliminated potential problems by being proactive. His experience shines through. Better than five stars.
- Mark Lewandowski
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