($379+) Madison, WI to Evansville, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 428-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, with costs ranging from $1,262 - $7,375. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,876. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Madison and Evansville. Local movers in Madison typically start around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Madison to Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $4,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,979 - $5,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,548 - $7,375

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Madison to Evansville.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Evansville, 50% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Madison to Evansville?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

How much do local movers cost in Madison, WI?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Madison to Evansville with a local mover averages $2,058 - $5,416. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Madison, WI often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, cost between $979 and $3,110. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Madison typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Madison to Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $979 - $1,643
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,167 - $2,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,110

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $657 in Madison, WI, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Evansville, IN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Evansville?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Truck rentals from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, range from $411 - $1,089 for the 428-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $128 - $146
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Madison to Evansville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $411 - $764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $405 - $863
• 4+ bedrooms: $556 - $1,089

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $70 and $328.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $141.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $128 and $146 for the 428-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $657 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Evansville?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

For larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Evansville, Indiana.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $943 and $1,983.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Madison to Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $838 - $1,571
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $943 - $1,983
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,304 - $2,367

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Madison, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $657.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $141 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Evansville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Evansville, IN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Evansville, side by side with Madison on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.