Moving from Indiana to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Saint Louis it is about 268 miles and about 5 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 174 to 603 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.
- ~268 miIndianapolis → Saint Louis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,206+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,893 people moved from Indiana to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,414), and about 2,463 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Saint Louis it is about 268 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,206 – $1,608 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,893 people a year (±1,414), against about 2,463 (±1,301) from Missouri to Indiana, so Missouri gains about 430 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 14th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Buchanan County | 288 ±426* |
| Elkhart County | Howell County | 230 ±231* |
| Marion County | Jackson County | 197 ±254* |
| Marion County | Boone County | 181 ±210* |
| Porter County | Camden County | 113 ±147* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Missouri
At about 268 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home and $1,387 – $1,849 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $868 – $1,158; a freight trailer is $579 – $772.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,085 – $1,447 | $781 – $1,042 | $521 – $695 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 – $1,608 | $868 – $1,158 | $579 – $772 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 – $1,849 | $999 – $1,331 | $666 – $888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 – $2,090 | $1,129 – $1,505 | $753 – $1,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,809 – $2,412 | $1,302 – $1,737 | $868 – $1,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 268 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 Missouri
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 Saint Louis | ~174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Indianapolis to Saint Louis | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Evansville to Columbia | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Evansville to Springfield | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Fort Wayne to Saint Louis | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Indianapolis to Columbia | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Evansville to Kansas City | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Fort Wayne to Columbia | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Indianapolis to Springfield | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Indianapolis to Kansas City | ~526 mi | 3–7 days | $2,367 – $3,156 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| Fort Wayne to Springfield | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Fort Wayne to Kansas City | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Saint Louis, the distance is about 268 miles. From our model that is $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home and $1,387 – $1,849 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $868 – $1,158 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $579 – $772. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Indiana and Missouri, distances run from 174 to 603 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Missouri take?
Indianapolis to Saint Louis is about 5 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $579 – $772 for a two-bedroom home over 268 miles against $1,206 – $1,608 with full-service movers. A container, about $868 – $1,158, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,893 people (±1,414) moved from Indiana to Missouri that year, against about 2,463 (±1,301) from Missouri to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 14th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.