Moving from Indiana to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Portland it is about 1,004 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 908 to 1,259 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.
- ~1,004 miIndianapolis → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,518+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 142 people moved from Indiana to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±169). Between Indianapolis and Portland it is about 1,004 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,518 – $6,024 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 142 people a year (±169). Indiana is the 34th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Hancock County | 39 ±64* |
| Monroe County | Sagadahoc County | 29 ±46* |
| Elkhart County | Franklin County | 20 ±35* |
| Greene County | Aroostook County | 14 ±22* |
| Allen County | York County | 9 ±16* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Maine
At about 1,004 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,518 – $6,024 for a two-bedroom home and $5,196 – $6,928 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,253 – $4,337; a freight trailer is $2,169 – $2,892.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,389 – $4,518 | $2,440 – $3,253 | $1,626 – $2,169 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,066 – $5,422 | $2,928 – $3,904 | $1,952 – $2,602 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,518 – $6,024 | $3,253 – $4,337 | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,196 – $6,928 | $3,741 – $4,988 | $2,494 – $3,325 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,873 – $7,831 | $4,229 – $5,638 | $2,819 – $3,759 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,777 – $9,036 | $4,879 – $6,506 | $3,253 – $4,337 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,004 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 Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne to Portland | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Indianapolis to Portland | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Fort Wayne to Bangor | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Indianapolis to Bangor | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Evansville to Portland | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Evansville to Bangor | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Portland, the distance is about 1,004 miles. From our model that is $4,518 – $6,024 for a two-bedroom home and $5,196 – $6,928 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,253 – $4,337 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,169 – $2,892. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Indiana and Maine, distances run from 908 to 1,259 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Maine take?
Indianapolis to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,169 – $2,892 for a two-bedroom home over 1,004 miles against $4,518 – $6,024 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,253 – $4,337, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 142 people (±169) moved from Indiana to Maine that year. That makes Indiana the 34th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.