Moving from Indiana to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Atlanta it is about 498 miles and about 9 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 398 to 771 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.
- ~498 miIndianapolis → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,241+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,189 people moved from Indiana to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,082), and about 5,140 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Atlanta it is about 498 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,241 – $2,988 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,189 people a year (±1,082), against about 5,140 (±2,513) from Georgia to Indiana, so Georgia loses about 2,951 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 27th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Chatham County | 366 ±440* |
| Marion County | DeKalb County | 273 ±331* |
| Delaware County | Fulton County | 175 ±183* |
| St. Joseph County | DeKalb County | 152 ±170* |
| Lake County | Douglas County | 148 ±229* |
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 Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Georgia
At about 498 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home and $2,577 – $3,436 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,614 – $2,151; a freight trailer is $1,076 – $1,434.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,681 – $2,241 | $1,210 – $1,614 | $807 – $1,076 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,017 – $2,689 | $1,452 – $1,936 | $968 – $1,291 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,577 – $3,436 | $1,856 – $2,474 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,913 – $3,884 | $2,098 – $2,797 | $1,398 – $1,865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
Transport only, for an estimated 498 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 Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Atlanta | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Evansville to Columbus | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Indianapolis to Atlanta | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Evansville to Augusta | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Indianapolis to Augusta | ~575 mi | 3–7 days | $2,588 – $3,450 | $2,976 – $3,968 |
| Indianapolis to Columbus | ~591 mi | 3–7 days | $2,660 – $3,546 | $3,058 – $4,078 |
| Fort Wayne to Atlanta | ~592 mi | 3–7 days | $2,664 – $3,552 | $3,064 – $4,085 |
| Evansville to Savannah | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Fort Wayne to Augusta | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Fort Wayne to Columbus | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Indianapolis to Savannah | ~702 mi | 3–7 days | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Fort Wayne to Savannah | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Atlanta, the distance is about 498 miles. From our model that is $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home and $2,577 – $3,436 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,614 – $2,151 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,076 – $1,434. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Indiana and Georgia, distances run from 398 to 771 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Georgia take?
Indianapolis to Atlanta 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 Indiana to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Georgia 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 Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home over 498 miles against $2,241 – $2,988 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,614 – $2,151, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,189 people (±1,082) moved from Indiana to Georgia that year, against about 5,140 (±2,513) from Georgia to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 27th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.