Moving from North Dakota to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Milwaukee it is about 593 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 521 to 794 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.
- ~593 miFargo → Milwaukee
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,669+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 158 people moved from North Dakota to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±149), and about 287 went the other way. Between Fargo and Milwaukee it is about 593 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,669 – $3,558 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 158 people a year (±149), against about 287 (±340) from Wisconsin to North Dakota, so Wisconsin loses about 129 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 39th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Williams County | Racine County | 117 ±161* |
| Cass County | Pierce County | 65 ±91* |
| Stutsman County | Waukesha County | 57 ±67* |
| Cass County | Milwaukee County | 54 ±62* |
| Mountrail County | Dunn County | 46 ±74* |
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.
Fargo 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 North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Wisconsin
At about 593 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,669 – $3,558 for a two-bedroom home and $3,069 – $4,092 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,921 – $2,562; a freight trailer is $1,281 – $1,708.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,001 – $2,669 | $1,441 – $1,921 | $961 – $1,281 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,402 – $3,202 | $1,729 – $2,306 | $1,153 – $1,537 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,669 – $3,558 | $1,921 – $2,562 | $1,281 – $1,708 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,069 – $4,092 | $2,210 – $2,946 | $1,473 – $1,964 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,469 – $4,625 | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,003 – $5,337 | $2,882 – $3,843 | $1,921 – $2,562 |
Transport only, for an estimated 593 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 North Dakota to Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Madison | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Fargo to Green Bay | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Fargo to Milwaukee | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Bismarck to Madison | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Bismarck to Green Bay | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Bismarck to Milwaukee | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Dakota
12 of the 22 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 53 vehicle inspections (13.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 136 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCWest Fargo, ND · USDOT 3263587 | 77 | 3 of 32 | 3 of 77 |
| Reile's Transfer & Delivery IncFargo, ND · USDOT 36127 | 30 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 30 |
| Senske & SonGrand Forks, ND · USDOT 125571 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyBismarck, ND · USDOT 3003189 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Quality Movers LLCBismarck, ND · USDOT 4271723 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota, 22 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Dakota 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 North Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Dakota
North Dakota to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Milwaukee, the distance is about 593 miles. From our model that is $2,669 – $3,558 for a two-bedroom home and $3,069 – $4,092 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,921 – $2,562 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,281 – $1,708. Across the 6 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Wisconsin, distances run from 521 to 794 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Wisconsin take?
Fargo to Milwaukee is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 North Dakota to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 28 listed movers based in North Dakota, 22 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Dakota to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,281 – $1,708 for a two-bedroom home over 593 miles against $2,669 – $3,558 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,921 – $2,562, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 158 people (±149) moved from North Dakota to Wisconsin that year, against about 287 (±340) from Wisconsin to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 39th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.