Moving from Indiana to Illinois
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Chicago it is about 192 miles and about 3 hours; the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 163 to 315 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.
- ~192 miIndianapolis → Chicago
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $864+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 14,098 people moved from Indiana to Illinois in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,099), and about 25,727 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Chicago it is about 192 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $864 – $1,152 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Illinois
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 14,098 people a year (±3,099), against about 25,727 (±3,764) from Illinois to Indiana, so Illinois loses about 11,629 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 4th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Illinois; Illinois took in about 199,996 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Cook County | 3,835 ±861 |
| Marion County | Cook County | 1,258 ±425 |
| St. Joseph County | Cook County | 792 ±615 |
| Tippecanoe County | Cook County | 567 ±264 |
| Monroe County | Cook County | 533 ±245 |
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.
Indianapolis to Chicago, 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 Illinois.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Illinois
At about 192 miles, full-service movers should land around $864 – $1,152 for a two-bedroom home and $994 – $1,325 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $622 – $829; a freight trailer is $415 – $553.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $648 – $864 | $467 – $622 | $311 – $415 |
| 1 bedroom | $778 – $1,037 | $560 – $746 | $373 – $498 |
| 2 bedrooms | $864 – $1,152 | $622 – $829 | $415 – $553 |
| 3 bedrooms | $994 – $1,325 | $715 – $954 | $477 – $636 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,123 – $1,498 | $809 – $1,078 | $539 – $719 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,296 – $1,728 | $933 – $1,244 | $622 – $829 |
Transport only, for an estimated 192 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 Illinois
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne to Chicago | ~163 mi | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Indianapolis to Chicago | ~192 mi | 1–3 days | $864 – $1,152 | $994 – $1,325 |
| Evansville to Springfield | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Indianapolis to Springfield | ~216 mi | 1–3 days | $972 – $1,296 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
| Indianapolis to Peoria | ~224 mi | 1–3 days | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Evansville to Peoria | ~253 mi | 1–3 days | $1,139 – $1,518 | $1,309 – $1,746 |
| Fort Wayne to Peoria | ~273 mi | 1–3 days | $1,229 – $1,638 | $1,413 – $1,884 |
| Fort Wayne to Springfield | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| Evansville to Chicago | ~315 mi | 1–3 days | $1,418 – $1,890 | $1,630 – $2,174 |
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 Illinois end, 341 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Illinois, moving costs in Illinois, or the reverse trip, Illinois 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 Illinois moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Illinois?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Chicago, the distance is about 192 miles. From our model that is $864 – $1,152 for a two-bedroom home and $994 – $1,325 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $622 – $829 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $415 – $553. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Indiana and Illinois, distances run from 163 to 315 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Illinois take?
Indianapolis to Chicago is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Indiana to Illinois?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Illinois 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 Illinois?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $415 – $553 for a two-bedroom home over 192 miles against $864 – $1,152 with full-service movers. A container, about $622 – $829, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Illinois each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 14,098 people (±3,099) moved from Indiana to Illinois that year, against about 25,727 (±3,764) from Illinois to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 4th-largest source of new residents for Illinois among the states.