Moving from Colorado to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Indianapolis it is about 1,164 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,090 to 1,226 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.
- ~1,164 miDenver → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,238+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,265 people moved from Colorado to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,577), and about 3,212 went the other way. Between Denver and Indianapolis it is about 1,164 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,238 – $6,984 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,265 people a year (±1,577), against about 3,212 (±1,612) from Indiana to Colorado, so Indiana gains about 53 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Hamilton County | 389 ±315 |
| Denver County | Marion County | 168 ±97 |
| Denver County | Lake County | 141 ±210* |
| El Paso County | White County | 122 ±146* |
| Denver County | Allen County | 118 ±162* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Indiana
At about 1,164 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,238 – $6,984 for a two-bedroom home and $6,024 – $8,032 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,771 – $5,028; a freight trailer is $2,514 – $3,352.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,929 – $5,238 | $2,829 – $3,771 | $1,886 – $2,514 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,714 – $6,286 | $3,394 – $4,526 | $2,263 – $3,017 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,024 – $8,032 | $4,337 – $5,783 | $2,891 – $3,855 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,809 – $9,079 | $4,903 – $6,537 | $3,269 – $4,358 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,857 – $10,476 | $5,657 – $7,543 | $3,771 – $5,028 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,164 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 Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Evansville | ~1,090 mi | 3–7 days | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Aurora to Evansville | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Denver to Evansville | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Fort Collins to Evansville | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Aurora to Indianapolis | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Colorado Springs to Indianapolis | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Denver to Indianapolis | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Fort Collins to Indianapolis | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Aurora to Fort Wayne | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Fort Collins to Fort Wayne | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Denver to Fort Wayne | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Wayne | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Indianapolis, the distance is about 1,164 miles. From our model that is $5,238 – $6,984 for a two-bedroom home and $6,024 – $8,032 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,771 – $5,028 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,514 – $3,352. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and Indiana, distances run from 1,090 to 1,226 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Indiana take?
Denver to Indianapolis is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). 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 Colorado to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,514 – $3,352 for a two-bedroom home over 1,164 miles against $5,238 – $6,984 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,771 – $5,028, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,265 people (±1,577) moved from Colorado to Indiana that year, against about 3,212 (±1,612) from Indiana to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 12th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.