Moving from Alabama to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Indianapolis it is about 505 miles and about 9 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 269 to 858 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~505 miBirmingham → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,273+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,933 people moved from Alabama to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,062), and about 1,904 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Indianapolis it is about 505 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,273 – $3,030 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,933 people a year (±1,062), against about 1,904 (±936) from Indiana to Alabama, so Indiana gains about 29 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 21st-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | Delaware County | 317 ±363* |
| Coffee County | Morgan County | 88 ±135* |
| Madison County | Fayette County | 68 ±85* |
| Calhoun County | Marion County | 62 ±106* |
| Autauga County | Lake County | 48 ±60* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Indianapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Indiana
At about 505 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home and $2,613 – $3,485 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,636 – $2,182; a freight trailer is $1,091 – $1,454.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,704 – $2,273 | $1,227 – $1,636 | $818 – $1,091 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,273 – $3,030 | $1,636 – $2,182 | $1,091 – $1,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,613 – $3,485 | $1,882 – $2,509 | $1,254 – $1,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,954 – $3,939 | $2,127 – $2,836 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
Transport only, for an estimated 505 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Evansville | ~269 mi | 1–3 days | $1,211 – $1,614 | $1,392 – $1,856 |
| Birmingham to Evansville | ~362 mi | 1–3 days | $1,629 – $2,172 | $1,873 – $2,498 |
| Huntsville to Indianapolis | ~407 mi | 3–7 days | $1,832 – $2,442 | $2,106 – $2,808 |
| Montgomery to Evansville | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Birmingham to Indianapolis | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Huntsville to Fort Wayne | ~520 mi | 3–7 days | $2,340 – $3,120 | $2,691 – $3,588 |
| Mobile to Evansville | ~587 mi | 3–7 days | $2,642 – $3,522 | $3,038 – $4,050 |
| Montgomery to Indianapolis | ~595 mi | 3–7 days | $2,678 – $3,570 | $3,079 – $4,106 |
| Birmingham to Fort Wayne | ~618 mi | 3–7 days | $2,781 – $3,708 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
| Montgomery to Fort Wayne | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Mobile to Indianapolis | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Mobile to Fort Wayne | ~858 mi | 3–7 days | $3,861 – $5,148 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Indianapolis, the distance is about 505 miles. From our model that is $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home and $2,613 – $3,485 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,636 – $2,182 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,091 – $1,454. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and Indiana, distances run from 269 to 858 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Indiana take?
Birmingham to Indianapolis is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,091 – $1,454 for a two-bedroom home over 505 miles against $2,273 – $3,030 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,636 – $2,182, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,933 people (±1,062) moved from Alabama to Indiana that year, against about 1,904 (±936) from Indiana to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 21st-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.