Evanston, IL → Milwaukee, WI · Short-haul move

Movers from Evanston to Milwaukee

About 85 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,430–$2,130, delivery in 1–2 days, 739 carriers on the Evanston side and 604 in Milwaukee.

85 miroad distance
2 h 10 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,430–$2,1302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Evanston, Illinois
To: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 85 miles (72 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 10 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 739 (527 interstate)
Movers at destination: 604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Evanston

Moving from Evanston to Milwaukee is a short-haul move of roughly 85 road miles, heading north from Illinois to Wisconsin.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,430 and $2,130, before packing or storage.

On the Evanston side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (527 of them authorized for interstate work), and 604 around Milwaukee (360 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Milwaukee.

Evanston has a population of about 78,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Evanston is considerably denser (10,041 people per square mile versus 6,000), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Evanston to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 85 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$810	$990	$1,210
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$920	$1,120	$1,370
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,430	$1,750	$2,130
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,140	$2,610	$3,190
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,110	$3,800	$4,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$330

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,100–$1,610

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,430–$2,130

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Evanston (origin)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 781203
MC: 332177
Based in: Northlake, IL 60164 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

USDOT: 1194542
MC: 471387
Based in: Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 258748
MC: 162485
Based in: Chicago, IL 60646 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pure Freight Lines LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2564216
MC: 334497
Based in: Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 174 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (312) 724-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Freight Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1257876
MC: 491945
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60018 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (847) 378-8912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucky Wheels LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3218419
MC: 1006688
Based in: Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Route Verify on FMCSA

Whimsy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 653783
MC: 307712
Based in: Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 142 trucks, 142 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (847) 690-1246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Iq Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3634558
MC: 1246501
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60016 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (773) 766-9152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Evanston

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 484946
MC: 689891
Based in: West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (414) 386-8991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 153935
MC: 164888
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (414) 769-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC

USDOT: 512549
MC: 240916
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (262) 446-4719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986605
MC: 16916
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (414) 235-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation

USDOT: 46587
MC: 124383
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (262) 786-8280 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: North Express LLC

USDOT: 2054977
MC: 719609
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 325-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2057147
MC: 729143
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 529-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2013895
MC: 807165
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 856-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evanston to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,210 for a studio, $920 to $1,370 for a one-bedroom, $1,430 to $2,130 for a two-bedroom, $2,140 to $3,190 for a three-bedroom and $3,110 to $4,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Evanston?

About 85 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Wisconsin makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Evanston to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,610. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Evanston–Milwaukee corridor.