Moving from Madison, WI to Billings, MT
About 1,118 miles across a state line, from Wisconsin into Montana, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Madison, WI to Billings, MT covers about 1,118 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 1,118 miles between Wisconsin and Montana, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,031 – $6,708 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Madison to Billings
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,773 – $5,031 | $2,717 – $3,622 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,031 – $6,708 | $3,622 – $4,830 | $2,415 – $3,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,786 – $7,714 | $4,166 – $5,554 | $2,777 – $3,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,540 – $8,720 | $4,709 – $6,279 | $3,139 – $4,186 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,547 – $10,062 | $5,433 – $7,245 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,118 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, Madison to Billings
1,118 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,590. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,031 to $6,708, 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 Madison to Billings
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Dane County, WI to Yellowstone County, MT, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Dane County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 287 people a year (±302) moving from Wisconsin to Montana and about 47 people a year (±61) from Montana to Wisconsin — a net gain for Montana of about 240 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WI | 1,643 ±293 |
| Columbia County, WI | 1,125 ±315 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,074 ±243 |
| Jefferson County, WI | 888 ±258 |
| Rock County, WI | 794 ±213 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ravalli County, MT | 850 ±1,108 |
| Missoula County, MT | 513 ±192 |
| Park County, WY | 437 ±307 |
| Beaverhead County, MT | 326 ±167 |
| Carbon County, MT | 324 ±281 |
Licensed movers at each end
12 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Madison (25 counting those licensed only inside Wisconsin). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.0% of their 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 74488 | Madison · 0 mi | 34 trucks | 6 | 25.0% of 4 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncUSDOT 74476 | Madison · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 36 | 16.7% of 24 |
| Mad City MovingUSDOT 699743 | McFarland · 8 mi | 14 trucks | 0 | — |
| Yerges Van Liners IncUSDOT 46561 | Fort Atkinson · 28 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Capital City Transfer IncUSDOT 257153 | Verona · 12 mi | 8 trucks | 1 | — |
| Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin IncUSDOT 2627768 | Sun Prairie · 12 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Billings end
No listed carrier is based within 30 miles of Billings; movers in Montana.
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Wisconsin into Montana, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Madison to Billings
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,118 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Billings
A local move inside Billings later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Billings are Casper (about 268 mi), Missoula (about 318 mi), Rapid City (about 330 mi).
Other routes from Madison
All routes from Madison, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison to Milwaukee, WI | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Madison to Green Bay, WI | ~141 mi | $635 – $846 |
| Madison to Chicago, IL | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Madison to Cedar Rapids, IA | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Madison to Grand Rapids, MI | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Madison to Saint Paul, MN | ~263 mi | $1,184 – $1,578 |
| Madison to Minneapolis, MN | ~272 mi | $1,224 – $1,632 |
| Madison to Des Moines, IA | ~280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Also moving to Billings: from Missoula, MT, from Spokane, WA, from Saint George, UT, from Seattle, WA.
Madison to Billings moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Madison to Billings?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,118 miles cost about $3,773 – $5,031 for a studio, $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home and $5,786 – $7,714 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Madison to Billings take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Madison to Billings?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,415 – $3,220 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,031 – $6,708 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,622 – $4,830.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Madison to Billings?
Yes. Madison is in Wisconsin and Billings is in Montana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 12 listed movers within 30 miles of Madison hold it.
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.