($597+) Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 847-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $1,787 - $7,647. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $291 - $1,940. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Baltimore and Madison. Local movers in Baltimore typically start around $263 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,787 - $4,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,207 - $5,815
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,011 - $7,647

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 Baltimore to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Madison?

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 Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,118 and $3,966. 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 Baltimore typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,929 - $3,966

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Madison, 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 $679 in Baltimore, MD. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI

Truck rentals from Baltimore, Maryland, to Madison, Wisconsin, range from $597 - $1,672 for the 847-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $299
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $597 - $1,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $677 - $1,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $847 - $1,672

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Baltimore, Maryland, usually costs about $679 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 847-mile drive falls between $261 and $299, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $291 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Madison, WI

If you're moving a larger household from Baltimore, Maryland, 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 $1,184 and $2,336.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,336
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,622 - $3,081

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $73 - $146 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, typically costs $679.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Madison?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Baltimore, MD vs Madison, WI

Day-to-day costs in Madison are close to what you're used to in Baltimore: cost of living index of 103 versus 93, with average rent of $1,600/mo compared to $1,600/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 64/100 and 27.28/100 in Baltimore versus 50/100 and 65.43/100 in Madison.