Great Falls, MT → Milwaukee, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Great Falls to Milwaukee

About 1,381 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 28 carriers on the Great Falls side and 604 in Milwaukee.

1,381 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,480–$8,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Great Falls, Montana
To: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,381 miles (1,170 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 28 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination: 604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Great Falls

Milwaukee sits about 1,381 miles east of Great Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,480 to $8,160 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Great Falls side there are 28 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 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.

Great Falls has a population of about 60,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,613 in Great Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Great Falls to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,381 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,190	$2,680	$3,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,290	$4,010	$4,900
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,480	$6,690	$8,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,770	$10,700	$13,060
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,070	$14,710	$17,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,020–$2,850

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

Portable container

$2,250–$3,310

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

Full-service mover

$5,480–$8,160

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Great Falls (origin)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 877828
MC: 297732
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3267561
MC: 1031004
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30168
MC: 46313
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1081377
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232316
MC: 486062
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT: 561051
MC: 274909
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 602751
MC: 290282
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3742363
MC: 1325255
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

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

Tips for this move

Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Milwaukee if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Great Falls to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,900 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,160 for a two-bedroom, $8,770 to $13,060 for a three-bedroom and $12,070 to $17,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Great Falls?

About 1,381 road miles (1,170 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 Montana 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 Great Falls to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,310. 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 Great Falls–Milwaukee corridor.