New Orleans, LA → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 942 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 694 in Joliet.
Joliet sits about 942 miles north of New Orleans, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana 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 $4,430 to $6,600 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 57 min.
On the New Orleans side there are 227 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Joliet about 152,241. The two cities have comparable density (2,265 and 2,331 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, 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 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,430 | $5,410 | $6,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,090 | $8,650 | $10,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,760 | $11,900 | $14,510 |
$1,420–$2,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,430–$6,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,560 for a three-bedroom and $9,760 to $14,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 942 road miles (798 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 57 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 Louisiana 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 $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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 New Orleans–Joliet corridor.