Moving from Louisiana to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Chicago it is about 973 miles and 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 645 to 983 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~973 miNew Orleans → Chicago
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,379+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,737 people moved from Louisiana to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,315), and about 1,715 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Chicago it is about 973 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,379 – $5,838 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,737 people a year (±1,315), against about 1,715 (±1,094) from Illinois to Louisiana, so Illinois gains about 1,022 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 22nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Illinois; Illinois took in about 199,996 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish | McHenry County | 175 ±281* |
| Orleans Parish | Cook County | 109 ±67 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Cook County | 97 ±85 |
| Orleans Parish | St. Clair County | 84 ±111* |
| Orleans Parish | Coles County | 63 ±43 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
New Orleans to Chicago, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Louisiana and Illinois.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Illinois
At about 973 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,379 – $5,838 for a two-bedroom home and $5,035 – $6,714 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,153 – $4,203; a freight trailer is $2,102 – $2,802.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,284 – $4,379 | $2,364 – $3,153 | $1,576 – $2,102 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,941 – $5,254 | $2,837 – $3,783 | $1,892 – $2,522 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,379 – $5,838 | $3,153 – $4,203 | $2,102 – $2,802 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,035 – $6,714 | $3,625 – $4,834 | $2,417 – $3,223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,692 – $7,589 | $4,098 – $5,464 | $2,732 – $3,643 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,568 – $8,757 | $4,729 – $6,305 | $3,153 – $4,203 |
Transport only, for an estimated 973 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Louisiana to Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Springfield | ~645 mi | 3–7 days | $2,903 – $3,870 | $3,338 – $4,450 |
| Shreveport to Peoria | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Baton Rouge to Springfield | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Lafayette to Springfield | ~789 mi | 3–7 days | $3,551 – $4,734 | $4,083 – $5,444 |
| New Orleans to Springfield | ~793 mi | 3–7 days | $3,569 – $4,758 | $4,104 – $5,472 |
| Baton Rouge to Peoria | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Shreveport to Chicago | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Lafayette to Peoria | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| New Orleans to Peoria | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Baton Rouge to Chicago | 916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| New Orleans to Chicago | ~973 mi | 3–7 days | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Lafayette to Chicago | ~983 mi | 3–7 days | $4,424 – $5,898 | $5,087 – $6,783 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana directory ranks them. At the Illinois end, 341 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Illinois, moving costs in Illinois, or the reverse trip, Illinois to Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Chicago, the distance is about 973 miles. From our model that is $4,379 – $5,838 for a two-bedroom home and $5,035 – $6,714 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,153 – $4,203 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,102 – $2,802. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Illinois, distances run from 645 to 983 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Illinois take?
New Orleans to Chicago is 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Louisiana to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Illinois is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,102 – $2,802 for a two-bedroom home over 973 miles against $4,379 – $5,838 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,153 – $4,203, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,737 people (±1,315) moved from Louisiana to Illinois that year, against about 1,715 (±1,094) from Illinois to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.