Lake Charles, LA

Peoria, IL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Peoria to Lake Charles

About 893 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,310–$6,420, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Peoria side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 893 miroad distance
  • 16 h 6 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,310–$6,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 893 miles (756 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 6 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Peoria

Lake Charles sits about 893 miles south of Peoria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Louisiana 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 $6,420 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 6 min.

On the Peoria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Peoria has a population of about 110,920 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Peoria is considerably denser (2,357 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Peoria to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 893 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,100 $2,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,590 $3,160 $3,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,310 $5,260 $6,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,900 $8,420 $10,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,490 $11,570 $14,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,310–$6,420

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 Peoria (origin)

Risinger Bros Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
244981
MC
172510
Based in
Morton, IL 61550 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Glick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1111183
MC
456276
Based in
Washington, IL 61571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Federal Logistics L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
201739
MC
157311
Based in
East Peoria, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
447586
MC
243640
Based in
Normal, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Two Men And A Junk Truck Peoriatwo Men And A Junk Truck Roc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4303543
MC
1676362
Based in
Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Kemper Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
608763
MC
292547
Based in
Peoria, IL 61606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Strugglz

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4317988
MC
1684208
Based in
Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Ahm3d Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4060307
MC
1540480
Based in
Peoria, IL 61604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 42 movers in Peoria

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Peoria to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,570 for a studio, $2,590 to $3,850 for a one-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,420 for a two-bedroom, $6,900 to $10,270 for a three-bedroom and $9,490 to $14,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Peoria?

About 893 road miles (756 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 6 min.

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 Illinois into Louisiana 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 Peoria to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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 Peoria–Lake Charles corridor.