Moving from Missourito 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 268 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Missouri
245 household-goods carriers in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- United Van Lines, Fenton · USDOT 77949 · 4731 trucks
- Day Transfer Company Inc, Cape Girardeau · USDOT 2441154 · 80 trucks
- Carlyle Van Lines Inc, Warrensburg · USDOT 279780 · 62 trucks
- Aero Mayflower Transit Company, Earth City · USDOT 73351 · 42 trucks
- Cord Moving And Storage Company, Earth City · USDOT 181102 · 35 trucks
At the Indiana end
174 household-goods carriers are based in Indiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Indianapolis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 – $1,849 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Missouri into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $1,734 – $2,311 rather than $1,387 – $1,849.