Interstate move · Louisiana → Illinois

Movers from Louisiana to Illinois

About 972 miles between New Orleans and Chicago. Two-bedroom estimate $4,510–$6,710, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

972 miNew Orleans → Chicago
17 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
669 / 9,278carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Louisiana city and a Illinois city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Louisiana to Illinois means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—New Orleans and Chicago—the road distance is about 972 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Louisiana has about 4.7 million residents and Illinois about 12.8 million. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Louisiana; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 669 household-goods carriers across the Louisiana cities on this platform and 9,278 across Illinois. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Louisiana to Illinois

Reference estimate for 972 miles (New Orleans → Chicago)
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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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

New OrleansChicago972 mi New OrleansAurora961 mi New OrleansNaperville961 mi New OrleansJoliet942 mi New OrleansRockford997 mi New OrleansElgin983 mi Baton RougeChicago956 mi Baton RougeAurora942 mi Baton RougeNaperville942 mi Baton RougeJoliet924 mi Baton RougeRockford973 mi Baton RougeElgin963 mi ShreveportChicago860 mi ShreveportAurora838 mi ShreveportNaperville840 mi ShreveportJoliet824 mi ShreveportRockford855 mi ShreveportElgin857 mi LafayetteChicago990 mi LafayetteAurora974 mi LafayetteNaperville975 mi LafayetteJoliet957 mi LafayetteRockford1,002 mi LafayetteElgin995 mi Lake CharlesChicago1,016 mi Lake CharlesAurora997 mi Lake CharlesNaperville998 mi Lake CharlesJoliet981 mi Lake CharlesRockford1,020 mi Lake CharlesElgin1,017 mi MonroeChicago811 mi MonroeAurora793 mi MonroeNaperville794 mi MonroeJoliet777 mi MonroeRockford818 mi MonroeElgin813 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Illinois?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,700 to $4,020, a two-bedroom $4,510 to $6,710 and a three-bedroom $7,210 to $10,730. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Louisiana to Illinois take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 17 h 28 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Louisiana to Illinois move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Illinois do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.