Moving from Wisconsin to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Minneapolis it is about 347 miles and about 6 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 195 to 347 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.
- ~347 miMilwaukee → Minneapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,562+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 20,316 people moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,235), and about 23,463 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Minneapolis it is about 347 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,562 – $2,082 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 20,316 people a year (±3,235), against about 23,463 (±3,257) from Minnesota to Wisconsin, so Minnesota loses about 3,147 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin sends more people to Minnesota than any other state; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | Hennepin County | 896 ±284 |
| Dane County | Hennepin County | 628 ±212 |
| St. Croix County | Ramsey County | 522 ±266 |
| Douglas County | St. Louis County | 471 ±134 |
| Pierce County | Washington County | 452 ±204 |
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.
Milwaukee to Minneapolis, 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 Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Minnesota
At about 347 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home and $1,796 – $2,394 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,124 – $1,499; a freight trailer is $750 – $999.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,171 – $1,562 | $843 – $1,124 | $562 – $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,405 – $1,874 | $1,012 – $1,349 | $675 – $899 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,124 – $1,499 | $750 – $999 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,394 | $1,293 – $1,724 | $862 – $1,149 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 – $2,707 | $1,462 – $1,949 | $974 – $1,299 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,342 – $3,123 | $1,686 – $2,249 | $1,124 – $1,499 |
Transport only, for an estimated 347 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 Wisconsin to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Rochester | ~195 mi | 1–3 days | $878 – $1,170 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| Green Bay to Rochester | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Madison to Saint Paul | ~263 mi | 1–3 days | $1,184 – $1,578 | $1,361 – $1,815 |
| Madison to Minneapolis | ~272 mi | 1–3 days | $1,224 – $1,632 | $1,408 – $1,877 |
| Milwaukee to Rochester | ~278 mi | 1–3 days | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| Green Bay to Saint Paul | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Green Bay to Minneapolis | ~303 mi | 1–3 days | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
| Milwaukee to Saint Paul | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Milwaukee to Minneapolis | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Minneapolis, the distance is about 347 miles. From our model that is $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home and $1,796 – $2,394 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,124 – $1,499 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $750 – $999. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Minnesota, distances run from 195 to 347 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Minnesota take?
Milwaukee to Minneapolis is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wisconsin to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $750 – $999 for a two-bedroom home over 347 miles against $1,562 – $2,082 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,124 – $1,499, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 20,316 people (±3,235) moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota that year, against about 23,463 (±3,257) from Minnesota to Wisconsin. No other state sends more people to Minnesota.