Moving from Maryland to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Indianapolis it is about 594 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 493 to 703 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.
- ~594 miBaltimore → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,673+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 426 people moved from Maryland to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±329), and about 175 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Indianapolis it is about 594 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,673 – $3,564 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 426 people a year (±329), against about 175 (±203) from Indiana to Maryland, so Indiana gains about 251 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 34th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County | Marion County | 79 ±118* |
| Montgomery County | Monroe County | 66 ±68* |
| Baltimore County | Hamilton County | 64 ±83* |
| Prince George's County | Monroe County | 59 ±99* |
| Howard County | Marion County | 55 ±62* |
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.
Baltimore to Indianapolis, 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 Maryland and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Indiana
At about 594 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,673 – $3,564 for a two-bedroom home and $3,074 – $4,099 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,925 – $2,566; a freight trailer is $1,283 – $1,711.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,005 – $2,673 | $1,443 – $1,925 | $962 – $1,283 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,406 – $3,208 | $1,732 – $2,309 | $1,155 – $1,540 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,673 – $3,564 | $1,925 – $2,566 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,074 – $4,099 | $2,213 – $2,951 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,475 – $4,633 | $2,502 – $3,336 | $1,668 – $2,224 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,010 – $5,346 | $2,887 – $3,849 | $1,925 – $2,566 |
Transport only, for an estimated 594 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 Maryland to Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Fort Wayne | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Frederick to Indianapolis | ~543 mi | 3–7 days | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Baltimore to Fort Wayne | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Annapolis to Fort Wayne | ~559 mi | 3–7 days | $2,516 – $3,354 | $2,893 – $3,857 |
| Baltimore to Indianapolis | ~594 mi | 3–7 days | $2,673 – $3,564 | $3,074 – $4,099 |
| Annapolis to Indianapolis | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Frederick to Evansville | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Baltimore to Evansville | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Annapolis to Evansville | ~703 mi | 3–7 days | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Indianapolis, the distance is about 594 miles. From our model that is $2,673 – $3,564 for a two-bedroom home and $3,074 – $4,099 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,925 – $2,566 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,283 – $1,711. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Maryland and Indiana, distances run from 493 to 703 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Indiana take?
Baltimore to Indianapolis is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Maryland to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,283 – $1,711 for a two-bedroom home over 594 miles against $2,673 – $3,564 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,925 – $2,566, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 426 people (±329) moved from Maryland to Indiana that year, against about 175 (±203) from Indiana to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 34th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.