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

Movers from Joliet to Green Bay

About 245 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,490–$3,700, delivery in 1–2 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 111 in Green Bay.

  • 245 miroad distance
  • 4 h 55 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,490–$3,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 245 miles (208 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 55 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination
111 (52 interstate)

Reverse: Green Bay → Joliet

The route from Joliet, IL to Green Bay, WI covers roughly 245 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,490 to $3,700 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 55 min.

On the Joliet side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (561 of them authorized for interstate work), and 111 around Green Bay (52 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 Green Bay.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Green Bay about 106,675. The two cities have comparable density (2,331 and 2,360 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Joliet to Green Bay

Full-service estimate for 245 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,490 $3,030 $3,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,490–$3,700

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

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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 Joliet (origin)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2588231
MC
907486
Based in
Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (630) 423-5001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1313194
MC
527982
Based in
Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (815) 372-9190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2578534
MC
902373
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (708) 377-9699 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3342792
MC
1067250
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (630) 339-2721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 694 movers in Joliet

Near Green Bay (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,490 to $2,220 for a one-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,700 for a two-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,920 for a three-bedroom and $5,470 to $8,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Green Bay from Joliet?

About 245 road miles (208 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 55 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 Illinois 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 Joliet to Green Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Joliet–Green Bay corridor.