Chicago, IL

Longview, TX → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Longview to Chicago

About 887 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,410–$6,560, delivery in 2–5 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 887 miroad distance
  • 16 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,410–$6,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 887 miles (752 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
89 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Longview

Moving from Longview to Chicago is a long-distance move of roughly 887 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Illinois.

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 $4,410 to $6,560 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.

On the Longview side there are 89 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 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.

Longview has a population of about 82,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Longview to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 887 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,640 $3,230 $3,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,410 $5,380 $6,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,050 $8,600 $10,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,710

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,410–$6,560

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Longview (origin)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3392747
MC
1090679
Based in
Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2802940
MC
20067
Based in
Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376411
MC
999684
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551516
MC
1813164
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2452099
MC
968589
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3141232
MC
99270
Based in
Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270671
MC
1579829
Based in
Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3478473
MC
1140780
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 89 movers in Longview

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Longview to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,930 for a one-bedroom, $4,410 to $6,560 for a two-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a three-bedroom and $9,700 to $14,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Longview?

About 887 road miles (752 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Longview to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Longview–Chicago corridor.