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Appleton, WI

Naperville, IL → Appleton, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Naperville to Appleton

About 207 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 81 in Appleton.

  • 207 miroad distance
  • 4 h 16 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,350–$3,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 207 miles (175 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 16 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,184 (966 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Appleton → Naperville

Moving from Naperville to Appleton is a regional long-distance move of roughly 207 road miles, heading north from Illinois to Wisconsin.

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 $2,350 to $3,490 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 16 min.

On the Naperville side there are 1,184 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (966 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Appleton (36 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 Appleton.

Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Appleton about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,825 and 2,986 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 Naperville to Appleton

Full-service estimate for 207 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,350 $2,860 $3,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,760 $4,580 $5,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,170 $6,300 $7,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,770

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

Full-service mover

$2,350–$3,490

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 Naperville (origin)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (630) 496-7400 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (630) 271-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (847) 929-4487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (630) 566-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (312) 730-4751 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (877) 650-2279 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,184 movers in Naperville

Near Appleton (destination)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
453242
MC
207084
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48340
MC
232281
Based in
Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT
514341
MC
202022
Based in
Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
995097
MC
56200
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3096189
MC
1630179
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3058181
MC
53652
Based in
Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Naperville to Appleton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,590 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Appleton from Naperville?

About 207 road miles (175 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 16 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 Naperville to Appleton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Naperville–Appleton corridor.