Moving from Green Bay, WI to Madison, WI
About 141 miles inside Wisconsin. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Wisconsin, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Green Bay, WI to Madison, WI covers about 141 miles and is a move within Wisconsin. Full-service movers cost $635 – $846 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 605 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 141 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $635 – $846. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Wisconsin
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Green Bay to Madison
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $476 – $635 | $343 – $457 | $228 – $305 |
| 1 bedroom | $571 – $761 | $411 – $548 | $274 – $365 |
| 2 bedrooms | $635 – $846 | $457 – $609 | $305 – $406 |
| 3 bedrooms | $730 – $973 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
| 4 bedrooms | $825 – $1,100 | $594 – $792 | $396 – $528 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $952 – $1,269 | $685 – $914 | $457 – $609 |
Transport only, for an estimated 141 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Green Bay to Madison
141 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $705. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $635 to $846, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Green Bay to Madison
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 605 people a year (±283) moved from Brown County, WI, home to Green Bay, to Dane County, WI, home to Madison. Going the other way: about 447 people a year (±162). Movers from Brown County make up 1.8% of the 32,725 people a year who moved into Dane County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 998 ±286 |
| Oconto County, WI | 806 ±230 |
| Winnebago County, WI | 631 ±193 |
| Dane County, WI | 605 ±283 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 405 ±129 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 2,207 ±488 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,714 ±376 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 1,494 ±310 |
| Rock County, WI | 1,194 ±389 |
| Columbia County, WI | 675 ±326 |
Licensed movers at each end
23 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Green Bay. 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 32 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J M W Transfer IncUSDOT 453242 | Appleton · 23 mi | 40 trucks | 25 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Schroeder Moving SystemsUSDOT 514341 | Appleton · 24 mi | 27 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Jones Transfer & Warehousing Co IncUSDOT 710034 | Green Bay · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Economy Movers of Green Bay LLCUSDOT 1438804 | Green Bay · 3 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Total Relocation Services IncUSDOT 1336610 | Appleton · 24 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Skaleski Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 625614 | Green Bay · 6 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Madison end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Madison: Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc (Madison, 34 trucks), O'Mara Moving Systems Inc (Madison, 18 trucks), Mad City Moving (McFarland, 14 trucks), Yerges Van Liners Inc (Fort Atkinson, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Wisconsin, so Wisconsin rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Wisconsin licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Wisconsin, so your protection on this 141-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Green Bay to Madison
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 141 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Madison
A local move inside Madison later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Madison are Milwaukee (about 87 mi), Green Bay (about 141 mi), Chicago (about 142 mi).
Other routes from Green Bay
All routes from Green Bay, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay to Milwaukee, WI | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Green Bay to Minneapolis, MN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Green Bay to Cincinnati, OH | ~484 mi | $2,178 – $2,904 |
| Green Bay to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,049 mi | $9,221 – $12,294 |
Also moving to Madison: from Milwaukee, WI, from Chicago, IL, from Saint Paul, MN, from Minneapolis, MN.
Green Bay to Madison moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to Madison?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 141 miles cost about $476 – $635 for a studio, $635 – $846 for a two-bedroom home and $730 – $973 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Green Bay to Madison take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Green Bay to Madison?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $305 – $406 for a two-bedroom home, against $635 – $846 with full-service movers; a moving container is $457 – $609.
Is Green Bay to Madison an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Wisconsin, so the move is regulated by Wisconsin rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Wisconsin requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Green Bay to Madison each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 605 people a year (margin of error ±283) moved from Brown County, which contains Green Bay, to Dane County, which contains Madison.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.