($376+) Madison, WI to Evansville, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Hiring full-service movers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, costs between $1,145 and $7,248. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 428-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $281 - $1,876, 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 Madison and Evansville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Madison tend to start around $371 plus $85/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 Madison to Evansville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,145 - $3,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,943 - $5,317
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,119 - $7,248

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 Madison to Evansville.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Evansville, 40% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Madison, WI?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Madison to Evansville with a local mover averages $1,924 - $5,264. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Madison, WI can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, cost between $915 and $2,705. 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 Madison typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $915 - $1,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,170 - $2,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,507 - $2,705

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $141 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Evansville, IN, 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 $657 in Madison, WI. 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 Madison to Evansville?

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 Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Plan on $376 - $949 for a rental moving truck on the 428-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $128 - $146
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $376 - $721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $402 - $798
• 4+ bedrooms: $490 - $949

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $657.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $128 - $146 for the 428-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 $56 and $305, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night for hotel stops on the 428-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $281 - $422.

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

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 Madison, WI to Evansville, IN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Madison, Wisconsin, to Evansville, Indiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $945 and $1,710.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $848 - $1,511
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $945 - $1,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,392

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 $70 - $141 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 Madison, Wisconsin, typically costs $657.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Evansville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Evansville, IN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Evansville, side by side with Madison 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 Madison, WI, to Evansville, IN, 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 $1,145 - $7,248 on the 428-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $915 - $2,705, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $376 - $949. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,943 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 Koch Enterprises and Berry Global.