Grand Rapids, MI → Cheyenne, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Rapids to Cheyenne

About 1,166 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,300, delivery in 3–7 days, 322 carriers on the Grand Rapids side and 31 in Cheyenne.

1,166 miroad distance
20 h 48 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,910–$7,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
To: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Road distance: ≈ 1,166 miles (988 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 48 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 322 (185 interstate)
Movers at destination: 31 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Cheyenne → Grand Rapids

The route from Grand Rapids, MI to Cheyenne, WY covers roughly 1,166 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,910 to $7,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 48 min.

On the Grand Rapids side there are 322 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (185 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.

Grand Rapids has a population of about 201,183 and Cheyenne about 66,000. Grand Rapids is considerably denser (4,440 people per square mile versus 1,792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Grand Rapids to Cheyenne

Full-service estimate for 1,166 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,960	$2,390	$2,920
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,950	$3,590	$4,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,910	$5,990	$7,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,850	$9,580	$11,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,800	$13,170	$16,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$4,910–$7,300

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Grand Rapids (origin)

Sweet Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1128178
MC: 459522
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 429 trucks, 325 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (616) 241-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mdv Spartannash LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2552754
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 278 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (402) 999-2119 Verify on FMCSA

M C Van Kampen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 169993
MC: 147601
Based in: Wyoming, MI 49548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 196 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (616) 531-9931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartannash

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gtl Truck Lines INC

USDOT: 238700
MC: 166314
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 187 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (616) 878-8589 Verify on FMCSA

Van Eerden Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 179734
MC: 150247
Based in: Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 175 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (616) 877-0192 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holland Special Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hsd Operations INC

USDOT: 2839570
MC: 950826
Based in: Hudsonville, MI 49426 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 172 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (616) 667-5100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Split Rock

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ever Fresh Farms Transportation INC

USDOT: 473115
MC: 251709
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (616) 530-0005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvc Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1260191
MC: 492555
Based in: Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 96 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 322 movers in Grand Rapids

Near Cheyenne (destination)

Johnson Storage&moving INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company

USDOT: 286130
MC: 231175
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (303) 785-4349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arrow Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22889
MC: 96339
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 632-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miles And Son Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2854931
MC: 955751
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 556-9366 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Cheyenne

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Jr Moves LLC

USDOT: 3056856
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (307) 757-3642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aavon Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 100277
MC: 126846
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 634-4439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle S Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996396
MC: 764024
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (307) 631-2771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cast Cares Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2999211
MC: 1653870
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 580-7868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eye See You Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3619333
MC: 1235701
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (808) 649-8526 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Cheyenne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Rapids to Cheyenne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,300 for a two-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,680 for a three-bedroom and $10,800 to $16,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cheyenne from Grand Rapids?

About 1,166 road miles (988 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan into Wyoming 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 Grand Rapids to Cheyenne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Grand Rapids–Cheyenne corridor.