Moving from Minnesota to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Indianapolis it is about 595 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 495 to 660 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.
- ~595 miMinneapolis → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,678+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 2,221 people moved from Minnesota to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,094), and about 2,127 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Indianapolis it is about 595 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,678 – $3,570 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,221 people a year (±1,094), against about 2,127 (±683) from Indiana to Minnesota, so Indiana gains about 94 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 17th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Marion County | 166 ±102 |
| Ramsey County | Marion County | 111 ±92 |
| Hennepin County | Monroe County | 98 ±79 |
| Lake County | Porter County | 92 ±137* |
| Washington County | Marion County | 91 ±97* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Indiana
At about 595 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,678 – $3,570 for a two-bedroom home and $3,079 – $4,106 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,928 – $2,570; a freight trailer is $1,285 – $1,714.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,008 – $2,678 | $1,446 – $1,928 | $964 – $1,285 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,410 – $3,213 | $1,735 – $2,313 | $1,157 – $1,542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,678 – $3,570 | $1,928 – $2,570 | $1,285 – $1,714 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,079 – $4,106 | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,478 – $1,971 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,481 – $4,641 | $2,506 – $3,342 | $1,671 – $2,228 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,355 | $2,892 – $3,856 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
Transport only, for an estimated 595 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 Minnesota to Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Fort Wayne | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Rochester to Indianapolis | ~510 mi | 3–7 days | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Saint Paul to Fort Wayne | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Rochester to Evansville | ~571 mi | 3–7 days | $2,570 – $3,426 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| Minneapolis to Fort Wayne | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Saint Paul to Indianapolis | ~587 mi | 3–7 days | $2,642 – $3,522 | $3,038 – $4,050 |
| Minneapolis to Indianapolis | ~595 mi | 3–7 days | $2,678 – $3,570 | $3,079 – $4,106 |
| Saint Paul to Evansville | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Minneapolis to Evansville | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Indianapolis, the distance is about 595 miles. From our model that is $2,678 – $3,570 for a two-bedroom home and $3,079 – $4,106 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,928 – $2,570 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,285 – $1,714. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Indiana, distances run from 495 to 660 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Indiana take?
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,285 – $1,714 for a two-bedroom home over 595 miles against $2,678 – $3,570 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,928 – $2,570, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,221 people (±1,094) moved from Minnesota to Indiana that year, against about 2,127 (±683) from Indiana to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 17th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.