Moving from Montana to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Indianapolis it is about 1,401 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,398 to 1,726 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.
- ~1,401 miBillings → Indianapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,305+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 174 people moved from Montana to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±155). Between Billings and Indianapolis it is about 1,401 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,305 – $8,406 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 174 people a year (±155). Montana is the 40th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County | Knox County | 57 ±72* |
| Missoula County | Monroe County | 52 ±84* |
| Valley County | Noble County | 38 ±64* |
| Gallatin County | Tippecanoe County | 31 ±43* |
| Yellowstone County | Vermillion County | 15 ±25* |
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.
Billings 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 Montana and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Montana to Indiana
At about 1,401 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,305 – $8,406 for a two-bedroom home and $7,250 – $9,667 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,539 – $6,052; a freight trailer is $3,026 – $4,035.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,728 – $6,305 | $3,404 – $4,539 | $2,270 – $3,026 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,674 – $7,565 | $4,085 – $5,447 | $2,724 – $3,631 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,305 – $8,406 | $4,539 – $6,052 | $3,026 – $4,035 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,250 – $9,667 | $5,220 – $6,960 | $3,480 – $4,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,196 – $10,928 | $5,901 – $7,868 | $3,934 – $5,245 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,457 – $12,609 | $6,809 – $9,078 | $4,539 – $6,052 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,401 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 Montana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Evansville | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Billings to Indianapolis | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Billings to Fort Wayne | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Missoula to Evansville | ~1,716 mi | 7–14 days | $7,722 – $10,296 | $8,880 – $11,840 |
| Missoula to Indianapolis | ~1,718 mi | 7–14 days | $7,731 – $10,308 | $8,891 – $11,854 |
| Missoula to Fort Wayne | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Montana
6 of the 23 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 59 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 106 driver inspections (10.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Line Moving Services IncGreat Falls, MT · USDOT 877828 | 59 | 5 of 33 | 3 of 59 |
| A Team Moving and StorageMarion, MT · USDOT 2376754 | 36 | 2 of 20 | 5 of 36 |
| All Lanes Moving & Storage IncMissoula, MT · USDOT 917105 | 9 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 9 |
| Merchants Moving & StorageHamilton, MT · USDOT 1124148 | 2 | 1 of 2 | none inspected |
| Two Men and A Truck KalispellColumbia Falls, MT · USDOT 2965219 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Service Long Distance Moving LLCMissoula, MT · USDOT 4461286 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
30 listed household-goods carriers are based in Montana, 23 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Montana 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 Montana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Montana
Montana to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Indianapolis, the distance is about 1,401 miles. From our model that is $6,305 – $8,406 for a two-bedroom home and $7,250 – $9,667 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,539 – $6,052 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,026 – $4,035. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Montana and Indiana, distances run from 1,398 to 1,726 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Indiana take?
Billings to Indianapolis is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Montana to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Montana into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 30 listed movers based in Montana, 23 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Montana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montana to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,026 – $4,035 for a two-bedroom home over 1,401 miles against $6,305 – $8,406 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,539 – $6,052, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 174 people (±155) moved from Montana to Indiana that year. That makes Montana the 40th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.