Moving from Connecticut to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Indianapolis it is about 837 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 704 to 969 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.
- ~837 miHartford → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,767+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 760 people moved from Connecticut to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±588), and about 801 went the other way. Between Hartford and Indianapolis it is about 837 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,767 – $5,022 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 760 people a year (±588), against about 801 (±721) from Indiana to Connecticut, so Indiana loses about 41 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 26th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven County | Johnson County | 164 ±252* |
| Hartford County | Marion County | 128 ±92 |
| New Haven County | Elkhart County | 90 ±149* |
| Fairfield County | Tippecanoe County | 76 ±64 |
| Hartford County | Johnson County | 69 ±97* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Indiana
At about 837 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,767 – $5,022 for a two-bedroom home and $4,331 – $5,775 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,712 – $3,616; a freight trailer is $1,808 – $2,411.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,825 – $3,767 | $2,034 – $2,712 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,390 – $4,520 | $2,441 – $3,254 | $1,627 – $2,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,331 – $5,775 | $3,119 – $4,158 | $2,079 – $2,772 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,896 – $6,529 | $3,525 – $4,701 | $2,350 – $3,134 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,650 – $7,533 | $4,068 – $5,424 | $2,712 – $3,616 |
Transport only, for an estimated 837 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 Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Fort Wayne | ~704 mi | 3–7 days | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Bridgeport to Fort Wayne | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| New Haven to Fort Wayne | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Hartford to Fort Wayne | ~754 mi | 3–7 days | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
| Stamford to Indianapolis | ~780 mi | 3–7 days | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
| Bridgeport to Indianapolis | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| New Haven to Indianapolis | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Hartford to Indianapolis | ~837 mi | 3–7 days | $3,767 – $5,022 | $4,331 – $5,775 |
| Stamford to Evansville | ~906 mi | 3–7 days | $4,077 – $5,436 | $4,689 – $6,251 |
| Bridgeport to Evansville | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| New Haven to Evansville | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Hartford to Evansville | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
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 Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Indianapolis, the distance is about 837 miles. From our model that is $3,767 – $5,022 for a two-bedroom home and $4,331 – $5,775 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,712 – $3,616 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,808 – $2,411. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Indiana, distances run from 704 to 969 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Indiana take?
Hartford to Indianapolis is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Connecticut to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,808 – $2,411 for a two-bedroom home over 837 miles against $3,767 – $5,022 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,712 – $3,616, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 760 people (±588) moved from Connecticut to Indiana that year, against about 801 (±721) from Indiana to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 26th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.