South Bend, IN

Green Bay, WI → South Bend, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to South Bend

About 253 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,380–$3,540, delivery in 1–3 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 173 in South Bend.

  • 253 miroad distance
  • 5 h 4 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,380–$3,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 253 miles (215 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 4 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (134 interstate)

Reverse: South Bend → Green Bay

Moving from Green Bay to South Bend is a regional long-distance move of roughly 253 road miles, heading southeast from Wisconsin to Indiana.

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 $2,380 to $3,540 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 5 h 4 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 173 around South Bend (134 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 South Bend.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and South Bend about 103,201. The two cities have comparable density (2,360 and 2,463 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to South Bend

Full-service estimate for 253 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,380 $2,900 $3,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,810 $4,640 $5,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,230 $6,380 $7,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$580

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,830

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

Full-service mover

$2,380–$3,540

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 111 movers in Green Bay

Near South Bend (destination)

K & B Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75914
MC
1184
Based in
Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

C W Leasing And Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
573816
MC
279857
Based in
South Bend, IN 46614 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Bettchers US Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2102979
MC
733462
Based in
Lakeville, IN 46536 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Kovac Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1299125
MC
504038
Based in
Mishawaka, IN 46544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Five Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1473865
MC
556503
Based in
New Carlisle, IN 46552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Golden Waffles

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486479
MC
1700967
Based in
South Bend, IN 46628 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cobalt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600277
MC
1222643
Based in
South Bend, IN 46637 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fire Bins

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4437382
MC
1746836
Based in
Granger, IN 46530 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 173 movers in South Bend

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to South Bend?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,380 to $3,540 for a two-bedroom, $3,810 to $5,660 for a three-bedroom and $5,230 to $7,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Bend from Green Bay?

About 253 road miles (215 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 4 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 Indiana 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 South Bend?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,830. 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–South Bend corridor.