($688+) Plano, TX to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Plano, TX to Madison, WI

Full-service movers for the 970-mile relocation from Plano, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $2,117 and $8,725. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $325 - $2,168, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Plano typically charge a base rate around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,117 - $4,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,489 - $6,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,246 - $8,725

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 Plano to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Wisconsin Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Wisconsin, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Plano, TX to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,257 and $3,853. 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 Plano typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $2,221
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,026
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $3,853

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Plano, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $759, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $163 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Plano, TX, and Madison, WI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Plano to Madison?

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 Plano, TX to Madison, WI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 970 miles from Plano, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, running $641 - $1,901. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $335 - $382
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $641 - $1,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $729 - $1,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $868 - $1,901

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $70 and $352 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $335 - $382 in fuel for the 970-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $759 in Plano, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Plano, TX to Madison, WI

If you're moving a larger household from Plano, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Madison, Wisconsin.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,268 and $2,567.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,371

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 $81 and $163.
• 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 Plano, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $759.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Plano, TX vs Madison, WI

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Plano and Madison to plan around. Cost of living index: 112 vs. 103. Average rent: $2,100/mo vs. $1,600/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 41 vs. 50. Safety index: 76.98 vs. 65.43.