($616+) Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $2,322 and $9,192. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 989-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $307 - $2,048, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Burlington and Milwaukee. For a rough baseline, movers based in Burlington tend to start around $594 plus $200/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,322 - $5,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,923 - $6,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,721 - $9,192

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 Burlington to Milwaukee.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Milwaukee, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Wisconsin Movers Association, the group most Wisconsin movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,094 and $3,792. 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 Burlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,423 - $2,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,792

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Milwaukee, WI, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $717 in Burlington, VT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 989-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $616 and $1,742, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $322 - $368
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $616 - $1,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $715 - $1,389
• 4+ bedrooms: $861 - $1,742

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 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 $67 and $333 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $322 - $368 in fuel for the 989-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $717 in Burlington, Vermont, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $922 and $2,377.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $994 - $1,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,377
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,186

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $77 - $154 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about five hours typically runs $717.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Milwaukee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT vs Milwaukee, WI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Milwaukee, side by side with Burlington 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.

Our take

A move from Burlington, VT, to Milwaukee, WI, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,322 - $9,192 on the 989-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,094 - $3,792, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $616 - $1,742. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,923 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Johnson Controls and Aurora Health Care.