Moving from Missouri to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Indianapolis 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 miSaint Louis → Indianapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,206+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,463 people moved from Missouri to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,301), and about 2,893 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Indianapolis 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. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,463 people a year (±1,301), against about 2,893 (±1,414) from Indiana to Missouri, so Indiana loses about 430 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 15th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | LaPorte County | 186 ±262* |
| Jackson County | Allen County | 126 ±172* |
| Jackson County | Vanderburgh County | 122 ±175* |
| St. Louis County | Monroe County | 111 ±84 |
| St. Louis County | St. Joseph County | 100 ±108* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Indiana
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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Evansville | ~174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Saint Louis to Indianapolis | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Columbia to Evansville | ~311 mi | 1–3 days | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
| Saint Louis to Fort Wayne | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Springfield to Evansville | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Columbia to Indianapolis | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Kansas City to Evansville | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Columbia to Fort Wayne | ~476 mi | 3–7 days | $2,142 – $2,856 | $2,463 – $3,284 |
| Springfield to Indianapolis | ~495 mi | 3–7 days | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
| Kansas City to Indianapolis | ~526 mi | 3–7 days | $2,367 – $3,156 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| Springfield to Fort Wayne | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Kansas City to Fort Wayne | ~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 Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Indianapolis, 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 Missouri and Indiana, distances run from 174 to 603 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Indiana take?
Saint Louis to Indianapolis 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 Missouri to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Indiana?
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 Missouri to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,463 people (±1,301) moved from Missouri to Indiana that year, against about 2,893 (±1,414) from Indiana to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 15th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.