Shreveport, LA → Evanston, IL · Long-distance move
About 875 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,270–$6,350, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 739 in Evanston.
Evanston sits about 875 miles northeast of Shreveport, 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 $4,270 to $6,350 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 47 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 739 around Evanston (527 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 Evanston.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 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 | $1,710 | $2,080 | $2,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,270 | $5,210 | $6,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,830 | $8,330 | $10,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,390 | $11,450 | $13,980 |
$1,200–$1,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,270–$6,350
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 $1,710 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,810 for a one-bedroom, $4,270 to $6,350 for a two-bedroom, $6,830 to $10,160 for a three-bedroom and $9,390 to $13,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 875 road miles (741 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 47 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 $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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–Evanston corridor.