Moving to New Orleans from somewhere in Illinois? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Illinois city on this platform is Carbondale at about 627 road miles from New Orleans; the largest, Chicago, is about 972 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. New Orleans has 227 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (125 with interstate authority), and the Illinois cities on this platform account for 9,278 more.
Typical cost (New Orleans ↔ Chicago, 972 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,510 | $5,500 | $6,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,210 | $8,800 | $10,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,920 | $12,090 | $14,750 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Illinois → New Orleans, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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