Milwaukee, WI → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move
About 1,381 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 604 carriers on the Milwaukee side and 28 in Great Falls.
Moving from Milwaukee to Great Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,381 road miles, heading northwest from Wisconsin to Montana.
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 Milwaukee side there are 604 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (360 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.
Milwaukee has a population of about 562,407 and Great Falls about 60,000. Milwaukee is considerably denser (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,613), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| 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 |
$2,020–$2,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,480–$8,160
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.
Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC
Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation
Legal name: North Express LLC
Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC
Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC
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.
About 1,381 road miles (1,170 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Montana 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.
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.
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 Milwaukee–Great Falls corridor.