Moving from Minnesota to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Milwaukee it is about 347 miles and about 6 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 195 to 347 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.
- ~347 miMinneapolis → Milwaukee
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,562+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 23,463 people moved from Minnesota to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,257), and about 20,316 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Milwaukee it is about 347 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,562 – $2,082 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 23,463 people a year (±3,257), against about 20,316 (±3,235) from Wisconsin to Minnesota, so Wisconsin gains about 3,147 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 2nd-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Douglas County | 991 ±201 |
| Hennepin County | Dane County | 629 ±149 |
| Washington County | St. Croix County | 580 ±192 |
| Ramsey County | St. Croix County | 408 ±200 |
| Ramsey County | Pierce County | 404 ±148 |
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.
Minneapolis to Milwaukee, 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Wisconsin
At about 347 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home and $1,796 – $2,394 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,124 – $1,499; a freight trailer is $750 – $999.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,171 – $1,562 | $843 – $1,124 | $562 – $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,405 – $1,874 | $1,012 – $1,349 | $675 – $899 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,124 – $1,499 | $750 – $999 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,394 | $1,293 – $1,724 | $862 – $1,149 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 – $2,707 | $1,462 – $1,949 | $974 – $1,299 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,342 – $3,123 | $1,686 – $2,249 | $1,124 – $1,499 |
Transport only, for an estimated 347 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 Minnesota to Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Madison | ~195 mi | 1–3 days | $878 – $1,170 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| Rochester to Green Bay | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Saint Paul to Madison | ~263 mi | 1–3 days | $1,184 – $1,578 | $1,361 – $1,815 |
| Minneapolis to Madison | ~272 mi | 1–3 days | $1,224 – $1,632 | $1,408 – $1,877 |
| Rochester to Milwaukee | ~278 mi | 1–3 days | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| Saint Paul to Green Bay | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Minneapolis to Green Bay | ~303 mi | 1–3 days | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
| Saint Paul to Milwaukee | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Minneapolis to Milwaukee | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota directory ranks them. At the Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin to Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Milwaukee, the distance is about 347 miles. From our model that is $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home and $1,796 – $2,394 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,124 – $1,499 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $750 – $999. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Wisconsin, distances run from 195 to 347 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Wisconsin take?
Minneapolis to Milwaukee is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $750 – $999 for a two-bedroom home over 347 miles against $1,562 – $2,082 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,124 – $1,499, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 23,463 people (±3,257) moved from Minnesota to Wisconsin that year, against about 20,316 (±3,235) from Wisconsin to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.