Moving from Indiana to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Denver 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 miIndianapolis → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,238+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,212 people moved from Indiana to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,612), and about 3,265 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Denver 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. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,212 people a year (±1,612), against about 3,265 (±1,577) from Colorado to Indiana, so Colorado loses about 53 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 20th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Arapahoe County | 414 ±386 |
| Marion County | Boulder County | 173 ±187* |
| Hamilton County | Arapahoe County | 144 ±133 |
| Hamilton County | Denver County | 123 ±135* |
| Tippecanoe County | Boulder County | 119 ±98 |
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.
Indianapolis to Denver, 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 Indiana and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Colorado
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 Indiana to Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Colorado Springs | ~1,090 mi | 3–7 days | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Evansville to Aurora | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Evansville to Denver | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Evansville to Fort Collins | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Indianapolis to Aurora | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Indianapolis to Colorado Springs | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Indianapolis to Denver | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Indianapolis to Fort Collins | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Fort Wayne to Aurora | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Fort Wayne to Fort Collins | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Fort Wayne to Denver | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Fort Wayne to Colorado Springs | ~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 Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Indiana
Indiana to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Denver, 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 Indiana and Colorado, distances run from 1,090 to 1,226 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Colorado take?
Indianapolis to Denver 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 Indiana to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Colorado?
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 Indiana to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,212 people (±1,612) moved from Indiana to Colorado that year, against about 3,265 (±1,577) from Colorado to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.