Popular Moving Routes in Wisconsin
72 routes out of 3 Wisconsin cities, priced by home size from one published model: 3 that stay inside the state, 65 that leave it, and a page for Wisconsin to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 3Cities covered
- 72Routes priced
- 175Licensed movers based here
- $515+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Wisconsin costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $44 to $55 per mover per hour. We price 72 routes from 3 Wisconsin cities.
Wisconsin cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Wisconsin, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Wisconsin
Every pair of Wisconsin cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Wisconsin, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Milwaukee | ~87 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Green Bay to Milwaukee | ~119 mi | 2 hr | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Green Bay to Madison | ~141 mi | 3 hr | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
Leaving Wisconsin: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to New York City, NY | ~940 mi | 3–7 days | $4,230 – $5,640 | $4,865 – $6,486 |
| Madison to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,946 mi | 7–14 days | $8,757 – $11,676 | $10,071 – $13,427 |
| Milwaukee to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,030 mi | 7–14 days | $9,135 – $12,180 | $10,505 – $14,007 |
| Green Bay to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,049 mi | 7–14 days | $9,221 – $12,294 | $10,604 – $14,138 |
| Madison to Chicago, IL | ~142 mi | 1–3 days | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Milwaukee to Houston, TX | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Milwaukee to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,705 mi | 7–14 days | $7,673 – $10,230 | $8,823 – $11,764 |
| Milwaukee to Detroit, MI | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Madison to Seattle, WA | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Milwaukee to Seattle, WA | ~1,967 mi | 7–14 days | $8,852 – $11,802 | $10,179 – $13,572 |
| Madison to Minneapolis, MN | ~272 mi | 1–3 days | $1,224 – $1,632 | $1,408 – $1,877 |
| Green Bay to Minneapolis, MN | ~303 mi | 1–3 days | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
| Milwaukee to Minneapolis, MN | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Madison to San Diego, CA | ~1,941 mi | 7–14 days | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| Milwaukee to San Diego, CA | ~2,024 mi | 7–14 days | $9,108 – $12,144 | $10,474 – $13,966 |
Wisconsin to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Wisconsin's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Wisconsin.
What moving from Wisconsin costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Wisconsin moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Wisconsin lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Wisconsin moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Wisconsin?
Across town it is hourly: about $44 to $55 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $515 – $845. Between Wisconsin cities we price 3 pairs, from Madison to Milwaukee at about 87 miles ($515 – $845 for two bedrooms) to Green Bay to Madison at about 141 miles ($635 – $846).
How much does it cost to move out of Wisconsin?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Illinois at about 95 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,932. Every Wisconsin-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Wisconsin regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Wisconsin is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Wisconsin?
175 household-goods carriers based in Wisconsin are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.