Green Bay, WI → Iowa City, IA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to Iowa City

About 315 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,580–$3,840, delivery in 1–3 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 43 in Iowa City.

315 miroad distance
6 h 8 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,580–$3,8402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 315 miles (267 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 8 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Green Bay

Iowa City sits about 315 miles southwest of Green Bay, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Iowa that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,580 to $3,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 8 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 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Iowa City about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,360 and 2,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 315 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,170	$1,430	$1,740
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,550	$1,890	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,130	$5,030	$6,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,670	$6,920	$8,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$670

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,580–$3,840

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

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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 Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,550 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,580 to $3,840 for a two-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a three-bedroom and $5,670 to $8,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Green Bay?

About 315 road miles (267 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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–Iowa City corridor.