Moving from Madison, WI to Green Bay, 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 Madison, WI to Green Bay, 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 447 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 Madison to Green Bay
| 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, Madison to Green Bay
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 Madison to Green Bay
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 447 people a year (±162) moved from Dane County, WI, home to Madison, to Brown County, WI, home to Green Bay. Going the other way: about 605 people a year (±283). Movers from Dane County make up 3.7% of the 12,185 people a year who moved into Brown County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 1,615 ±430 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 797 ±300 |
| Oconto County, WI | 630 ±278 |
| Winnebago County, WI | 543 ±276 |
| Dane County, WI | 447 ±162 |
Licensed movers at each end
25 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Madison. 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.9% of their 43 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 Green Bay end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Green Bay: J M W Transfer Inc (Appleton, 40 trucks), Schroeder Moving Systems (Appleton, 27 trucks), Jones Transfer & Warehousing Co Inc (Green Bay, 20 trucks), Economy Movers of Green Bay LLC (Green Bay, 6 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 Madison to Green Bay
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 Green Bay
A local move inside Green Bay 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 Green Bay are Milwaukee (about 119 mi), Madison (about 141 mi), Grand Rapids (about 185 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 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 |
| Madison to Indianapolis, IN | ~330 mi | $1,485 – $1,980 |
Also moving to Green Bay: from Milwaukee, WI.
Madison to Green Bay moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Madison to Green Bay?
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 Madison to Green Bay 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 Madison to Green Bay?
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 Madison to Green Bay 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 Madison to Green Bay each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 447 people a year (margin of error ±162) moved from Dane County, which contains Madison, to Brown County, which contains Green Bay.
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.