John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC
- USDOT
- 1043597
- MC
- 432866
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Gulfport, MS → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move
About 935 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,310–$6,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 66 carriers on the Gulfport side and 2,923 in Chicago.
Chicago sits about 935 miles north of Gulfport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Mississippi to Illinois that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,310 to $6,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 49 min.
On the Gulfport side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.
Gulfport has a population of about 72,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,311 in Gulfport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,150 | $3,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,310 | $5,250 | $6,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,890 | $8,400 | $10,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,470 | $11,550 | $14,090 |
$1,410–$1,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,310–$6,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Gulfport, MS → Chicago, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Gulf Coast Movers INC
Legal name: 4 J'S Truck & Transport LLC
Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,410 for a two-bedroom, $6,890 to $10,250 for a three-bedroom and $9,470 to $14,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 935 road miles (793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Mississippi into Illinois 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,730. 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.
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 Gulfport–Chicago corridor.