Green Bay, WI → Chicago, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to Chicago

About 220 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,400–$3,560, delivery in 1–2 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 2,923 in Chicago.

220 miroad distance
4 h 30 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,400–$3,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
To: Chicago, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 220 miles (186 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 30 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Green Bay

Moving from Green Bay to Chicago is a regional long-distance move of roughly 220 road miles, heading south from Wisconsin to Illinois.

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 $2,400 to $3,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 30 min.

On the Green Bay side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (52 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,360 in Green Bay), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 220 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,440	$1,750	$2,140
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,400	$2,920	$3,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,830	$4,680	$5,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,270	$6,430	$7,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$380–$530

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

Portable container

$1,220–$1,790

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

Full-service mover

$2,400–$3,560

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Green Bay (origin)

Schneider National Bulk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 164311
MC: 143594
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 569 trucks, 604 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schneider National Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264184
MC: 133655
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9,866 trucks, 11,335 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 380482
MC: 227188
Based in: De Pere, WI 54115 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 736 trucks, 825 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 317-3650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 786746
MC: 351350
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54311 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (920) 863-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waltco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 508334
MC: 260297
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (920) 857-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay City Movers

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4243364
MC: 1643599
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (920) 268-6779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ki Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 186306
MC: 152395
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54302 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (920) 468-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

M-West-Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2824853
MC: 942663
Based in: Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (800) 478-5060 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Green Bay

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2559423
MC: 892806
Based in: Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 976560
MC: 415186
Based in: Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (708) 398-6237 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 781203
MC: 332177
Based in: Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT: 801828
MC: 357193
Based in: Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (630) 271-3600 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2196716
MC: 762386
Based in: Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1197429
MC: 476351
Based in: Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,440 to $2,140 for a one-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,560 for a two-bedroom, $3,830 to $5,700 for a three-bedroom and $5,270 to $7,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Green Bay?

About 220 road miles (186 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Wisconsin into Illinois 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 Green Bay to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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 Green Bay–Chicago corridor.