Long Distance Movers inIndianapolis, IN
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 20 carriers registered in Indianapolis hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. Below: each one's USDOT number, the lanes out of Indianapolis priced by home size, and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Prices from the published model, not from any carrier. No paid placement.
- Interstate movers in city
- 20
- registered in Indianapolis
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more with interstate authority
- 2-bed to Chicago
- $864 – $1,152
- ≈ 192 miles, transport only
- 2-bed to Los Angeles
- $9,473 – $12,630
- ≈ 2,105 miles, transport only
Interstate movers based in Indianapolis
Ordered by reported fleet. Many of these move long-distance jobs as agents of a national van line, in which case the van line's USDOT number goes on the bill of lading and its tariff governs the move; ask which it will be.
- 1
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines Inc
8010 Castleton Road, IN 46250
- USDOT
- 70719
- MC number
- MC87113
- Fleet
- 767 trucks · 937 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Joyce Van Lines Inc
2525 N Shadeland Ave Unit 50 Ste A-3, IN 46219
- USDOT
- 247771
- MC number
- MC169755
- Fleet
- 87 trucks · 53 drivers
- Registered since
- 1984
- 3
Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis Inc
2635 Planes Dr, IN 46219
- USDOT
- 1415648
- MC number
- MC551348
- Fleet
- 41 trucks · 56 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 4
All My Sons Of Indianapolis
Legal name: Green Line Moving & Storage Of Indianapolis Llc
2817 E 55Th Place Suite 103, IN 46220
- USDOT
- 818918
- MC number
- MC390391
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
- 5
Sherman Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Ed Sherman Moving Storage Company Inc
990 E National Avenue, IN 46227
- USDOT
- 719392
- MC number
- MC392645
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 6
Busy Bee Movers Inc
6148 S Belmont Ave, IN 46217
- USDOT
- 573343
- MC number
- MC279020
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1994
- 7
Central Van Lines Inc
8010 Castleton Road, IN 46250
- USDOT
- 442478
- MC number
- MC192246
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1991
- 8
Lucas Moving Co Llc
441 West Thompson, IN 46217
- USDOT
- 3408190
- MC number
- MC1098221
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ezpz Moving Services Llc | 4003609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | Studley Moving And Storage Inc | 1099675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 | Universal Relocation Systems Inc | 2090469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | Gunn'S Moving & Hauling Co Llc | 4118785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 |  | Ace Van Lines Inc | 49910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 | Bekins Van Lines Inc | 2256609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 | Towne Van Lines Inc | 214717 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 | Crown Moving & Storage Inc Of Illinois | 1254524 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 | 1 Choice Movers Llc | 3735286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 |  | Wheaton Moving & Storage | 316629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 | Shamrock Van Lines Inc | 129614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 | Loves Moving And Storage | 4370220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Interstate movers within 30 miles
Nearest first. For a long-distance job the crew's base matters less than the lane: ask who drives your route with their own trucks.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi |  | Greenwood Moving & Storage Inc | Greenwood, IN | 265315 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Indiana Movers | Carmel, IN | 3748501 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Emh Logistics | Avon, IN | 1699312 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Legacy Trucking & Transfer Llc | Avon, IN | 4183144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Carmel Piano Movers Inc | Carmel, IN | 1153175 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fastmover Express Inc | Fishers, IN | 3701508 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Two Men And A Truck | Fishers, IN | 1374693 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Ws Thomas Transfer Llc | Greenfield, IN | 2093310 | 63 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Okkji Transfer Llc | Noblesville, IN | 2270536 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Bulldogs Moving Company Llc | Lapel, IN | 3784131 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What a long-distance move from Indianapolis costs
Weight × distance, from the published model, full-service movers, transport only. The range runs 10% under the midpoint to 20% over, because moves overrun more often than they come in under. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| From Indianapolis to | Miles | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 751 | $3,042 – $4,055 | $3,380 – $4,506 | $3,886 – $5,182 | $4,393 – $5,858 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,105 | $8,525 – $11,367 | $9,473 – $12,630 | $10,893 – $14,525 | $12,314 – $16,419 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 192 | $778 – $1,037 | $864 – $1,152 | $994 – $1,325 | $1,123 – $1,498 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 890 | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 | $5,207 – $6,942 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,010 | $4,091 – $5,454 | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 | $5,909 – $7,878 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 573 | $2,321 – $3,094 | $2,579 – $3,438 | $2,965 – $3,954 | $3,352 – $4,469 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,197 | $4,848 – $6,464 | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 | $7,002 – $9,337 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 680 | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 | $3,978 – $5,304 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 498 | $2,017 – $2,689 | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 | $2,913 – $3,884 |
| Phoenix, AZ | ≈ 1,745 | $7,067 – $9,423 | $7,853 – $10,470 | $9,030 – $12,040 | $10,208 – $13,611 |
What changes when the truck crosses the state line
Federal rules replace state rules
Interstate household-goods moves fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: a survey before the estimate, a written estimate, the consumer booklet on your rights, an arbitration program for claims.
Binding or non-binding
A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory. A non-binding estimate can grow, but the mover may not require more than 110% of it at delivery and must give 30 days for the balance.
Two valuation options
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article at no charge. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide before the truck is loaded.
A delivery window, not a day
Your goods usually share a truck, so the carrier quotes a spread of dates that must appear on the bill of lading. Pack a week of essentials to travel with you.
Whose USDOT number
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The number on the bill of lading is the company responsible for your goods.
Weight, not cubic feet
Interstate moves are priced on weight and distance. A quote in cubic feet is the easiest figure in the business to inflate after loading.
More long-distance movers in Indiana
The Indiana long-distance page ranks every carrier in the state with interstate authority; all movers in Indianapolis includes local-only carriers.
Long-distance moving from Indianapolis: questions people ask
How many long-distance movers are there in Indianapolis, IN?
20 carriers registered in Indianapolis hold interstate operating authority, and 10 more within 30 miles do. Interstate authority is what a move across a state line legally requires; a carrier without it can only do the job as an agent of a van line that has it.
How much does a long-distance move from Indianapolis cost?
Long-distance moves are priced on weight and distance. In our model a two-bedroom home works out to about $5.00 per mile: $864 – $1,152 to Chicago, IL (about 192 miles) and $9,473 – $12,630 to Los Angeles, CA (about 2,105 miles), transport only. Packing, storage and access charges are extra.
Who is the largest long-distance mover near Indianapolis?
By reported fleet, Wheaton World Wide Moving in Indianapolis, IN, with 767 trucks (USDOT 70719). Fleet is self-reported and measures capacity, not care.
What rules apply once the truck crosses a state line?
Federal rules: a survey before the estimate, a written binding or non-binding estimate (a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery), two valuation options, a delivery window stated on the bill of lading, and a neutral arbitration program for claims. The mover must give you the FMCSA booklet on your rights before the move.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers with interstate authority based in or near Indianapolis, ordered by reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear and we have used none of these companies.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active household-goods registrations with interstate operating authority, based in or within 30 miles of Indianapolis. Prices come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.