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Moving from Burlington, VT, to Milwaukee, WI, runs anywhere from $673 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,652 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 989 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

  • Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,340, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,652 or more.
  • Moving containers run $1,196 - $4,102, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $673 - $1,959.
  • Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Burlington, VT, to Milwaukee, WI. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,952 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.

Compare moving options from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

There are 3 main ways to move from Burlington to Milwaukee: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,952 - $7,108. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 989-mile route, depending on which option you go with.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 989-mile route from Burlington to Milwaukee, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $2,340 - $5,379 $1,196 - $2,133 $673 - $1,329 $1,098 - $1,900
2 - 3 bedrooms $2,952 - $7,108 $1,586 - $2,934 $772 - $1,503 $1,219 - $2,397
4+ bedrooms $4,957 - $9,652 $1,991 - $4,102 $959 - $1,959 $1,643 - $3,118

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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

Full-service movers for the 989-mile relocation from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $2,340 and $9,652. 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 $307 - $2,048, 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 Burlington typically charge a base rate around $594 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,340 - $5,379
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,952 - $7,108
  • 4+ bedrooms: $4,957 - $9,652

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.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Vermont to Wisconsin. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.

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Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Milwaukee, 100% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing60% of local movers$512 - $5,120
Storage in transitNew place not ready80% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Booska Movers$205 - $1,229/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$307 - $2,458
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage80% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs$1,024 - $3,072
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$2,560 - $10,240
Car shippingSecond vehicle$767 - $1,457
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items40% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Vermont Moving & Storage$1,024 - $2,560
PianoAny piano type100% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Booska Movers$819 - $3,584
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling60% of local movers$307 - $1,536
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect60% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Local Muscle Movers$666 - $2,048
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$307 - $15,360+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$307 - $3,584+

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

Movers licensed to operate in Wisconsin are typically members of the Wisconsin Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

  1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
  2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Burlington, VT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,196 and $4,102. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Burlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,196 - $2,133
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $2,934
  • 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,102

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 Burlington, VT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $717, 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 $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $154 per month.
  • Access: Most major container companies serve both Burlington, VT, and Milwaukee, 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.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Vermont to Wisconsin move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,196. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,586 - $2,934, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

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)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Burlington to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Burlington:

  • Local Muscle Movers (4.9/5), 16 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 989 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, running $673 - $1,959. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

  • 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
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $673 - $1,329
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $772 - $1,503
  • 4+ bedrooms: $959 - $1,959

Pro tip: A rental truck from Burlington to Milwaukee looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $673 - $1,959. But once you factor in fuel ($322 - $368) , overnight lodging ($154/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.

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 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 Burlington, Vermont, 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 $1,219 and $2,397.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,098 - $1,900
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,397
  • 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,118

Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.

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 $77 and $154.
  • 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 Burlington, Vermont, for roughly five hours typically average $717.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Milwaukee?

  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. DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. 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.

Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Burlington to Milwaukee. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.

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.

Measure Burlington, VT Milwaukee, WI
Cost of living index11288
Average rent$2,200/mo$1,250/mo
Median home value$402,586$171,025
Average income$68,854/yr$51,888/yr
Unemployment rate3.2%7.4%
State income taxUp to 8.75%Up to 7.65%
Walkability score59/10062/100
Safety index56.67/10033.24/100
Air qualityGoodGood

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

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Milwaukee, WI to Burlington, VT guide.

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Our take

For a move from Burlington, VT, to Milwaukee, WI, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,340 for a studio to $9,652 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 989-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,196 - $4,102. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $673 - $1,959, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,952 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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

FAQs: Moving from Burlington, VT, to Milwaukee, WI

What are the best neighborhoods in Milwaukee?

For families, Bay View, Historic Third Ward, and Juneau Town are worth a look in Milwaukee. If you're moving solo or without kids, Bay View, Brewer’s Hill, and Historic Third Ward tend to be popular picks instead.

How do I know a mover is licensed in Wisconsin?

Movers providing in-state relocation services in the Badger State must register with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), but strictly speaking, it’s not a regulated state. However, movers must comply with individual insurance, licensing, and other state laws and regulations.

What do local movers charge in Burlington?

Local movers based in Burlington typically start around $594 as a base rate, plus $200/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Milwaukee run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

How much does it cost to move from Burlington, VT to Milwaukee, WI?

Costs on this route range from around $2,340 to $9,652, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,340 and $9,652, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What percentage of Burlington movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 100% of movers in Burlington handle piano moves, and 40% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.