Shreveport, LA → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move
About 860 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 2,923 in Chicago.
Moving from Shreveport to Chicago is a long-distance move of roughly 860 road miles, heading northeast from Louisiana 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 $4,230 to $6,300 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 15 h 32 min.
On the Shreveport side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 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.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,160 | $6,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,260 | $10,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,310 | $11,360 | $13,850 |
$1,180–$1,670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,230–$6,300
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 $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,300 for a two-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,080 for a three-bedroom and $9,310 to $13,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 860 road miles (729 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 32 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 $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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 Shreveport–Chicago corridor.