Peoria, IL → Milwaukee, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Peoria to Milwaukee

About 213 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,370–$3,530, delivery in 1–2 days, 42 carriers on the Peoria side and 604 in Milwaukee.

213 miroad distance
4 h 22 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,370–$3,5302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Peoria, Illinois
To: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 213 miles (181 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 22 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination: 604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Peoria

The route from Peoria, IL to Milwaukee, WI covers roughly 213 miles by road, a northeast-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 $2,370 to $3,530 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 22 min.

On the Peoria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Peoria has a population of about 110,920 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,357 in Peoria), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Peoria to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 213 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,420	$1,730	$2,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,790	$4,630	$5,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,220	$6,360	$7,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$520

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

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

Full-service mover

$2,370–$3,530

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Peoria (origin)

Risinger Bros Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 244981
MC: 172510
Based in: Morton, IL 61550 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 337 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (309) 266-9555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1111183
MC: 456276
Based in: Washington, IL 61571 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (309) 303-0449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Federal Logistics L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 201739
MC: 157311
Based in: East Peoria, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 447586
MC: 243640
Based in: Normal, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Junk Truck Peoriatwo Men And A Junk Truck Roc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Companies INC

USDOT: 4303543
MC: 1676362
Based in: Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

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Kemper Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 608763
MC: 292547
Based in: Peoria, IL 61606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (309) 678-8365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strugglz

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Strugglz Holdings Co

USDOT: 4317988
MC: 1684208
Based in: Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (309) 219-9980 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahm3d Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4060307
MC: 1540480
Based in: Peoria, IL 61604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (208) 616-6632 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Peoria

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 484946
MC: 689891
Based in: West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (414) 386-8991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 153935
MC: 164888
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (414) 769-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC

USDOT: 512549
MC: 240916
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (262) 446-4719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986605
MC: 16916
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (414) 235-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation

USDOT: 46587
MC: 124383
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (262) 786-8280 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: North Express LLC

USDOT: 2054977
MC: 719609
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 325-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2057147
MC: 729143
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 529-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2013895
MC: 807165
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 856-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Peoria to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,420 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,370 to $3,530 for a two-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a three-bedroom and $5,220 to $7,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Peoria?

About 213 road miles (181 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 22 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 Peoria to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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 Peoria–Milwaukee corridor.