($829+) Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI

For the 1,224-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, full-service movers cost between $2,143 and $8,872. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $251 - $1,676 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Lubbock generally start around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,143 - $4,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,883 - $6,559
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,848 - $8,872

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 Lubbock to Milwaukee.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI

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

What are the best full-service movers from Lubbock to Milwaukee?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Wisconsin Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,244 and $4,711. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lubbock typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lubbock to Milwaukee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,286
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,400 - $4,711

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $587 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $63 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $126 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Milwaukee, WI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Milwaukee?

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 Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI

A rental truck for this 1,224-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $829 and $2,138. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $326 - $373
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lubbock to Milwaukee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $880 - $1,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,138

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $587.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $326 - $373 for the 1,224-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $50 and $272, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $126 per night for hotel stops on the 1,224-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $251 - $377.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock to Milwaukee?

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 Lubbock, TX to Milwaukee, WI

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Lubbock, Texas, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,351 and $2,628.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,351 - $2,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,409

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $63 and $126.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $587.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Milwaukee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Milwaukee, WI

Day-to-day costs in Milwaukee are close to what you're used to in Lubbock: cost of living index of 88 versus 81, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 39/100 and 48.61/100 in Lubbock versus 62/100 and 33.24/100 in Milwaukee.