Moving from Wisconsinto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 347 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Wisconsin
175 household-goods carriers in Wisconsin are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Schroeder Moving Systems, New Berlin · USDOT 512549 · 78 trucks
- J M W Transfer Inc, Appleton · USDOT 453242 · 40 trucks
- Keene'S Transfer, Tomah · USDOT 74345 · 37 trucks
- Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc, Madison · USDOT 74488 · 34 trucks
- Rock Transfer & Storage Inc, Milwaukee · USDOT 222303 · 27 trucks
At the Minnesota end
277 household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Minneapolis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,953 – $2,603 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,245 – $2,993 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Wisconsin into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,245 – $2,993 rather than $1,796 – $2,394.