Moving from Ohio to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Indianapolis it is about 196 miles and about 4 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 107 to 462 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.
- ~196 miColumbus → Indianapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $882+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 11,600 people moved from Ohio to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,893), and about 10,916 went the other way. Between Columbus and Indianapolis it is about 196 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $882 – $1,176 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,600 people a year (±2,893), against about 10,916 (±2,649) from Indiana to Ohio, so Indiana gains about 684 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Dearborn County | 910 ±386 |
| Lucas County | Hamilton County | 500 ±720* |
| Hamilton County | Hendricks County | 471 ±516* |
| Butler County | Union County | 398 ±304 |
| Hamilton County | Hamilton County | 384 ±394* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Indiana
At about 196 miles, full-service movers should land around $882 – $1,176 for a two-bedroom home and $1,014 – $1,352 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $635 – $847; a freight trailer is $423 – $564.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 – $882 | $476 – $635 | $318 – $423 |
| 1 bedroom | $794 – $1,058 | $572 – $762 | $381 – $508 |
| 2 bedrooms | $882 – $1,176 | $635 – $847 | $423 – $564 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,014 – $1,352 | $730 – $974 | $487 – $649 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,147 – $1,529 | $826 – $1,101 | $550 – $734 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,323 – $1,764 | $953 – $1,270 | $635 – $847 |
Transport only, for an estimated 196 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo to Fort Wayne | ~107 mi | 1–3 days | $482 – $642 | $554 – $738 |
| Cincinnati to Indianapolis | ~116 mi | 1–3 days | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
| Dayton to Fort Wayne | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Dayton to Indianapolis | ~121 mi | 1–3 days | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Columbus to Fort Wayne | ~159 mi | 1–3 days | $716 – $954 | $823 – $1,097 |
| Cincinnati to Fort Wayne | ~164 mi | 1–3 days | $738 – $984 | $849 – $1,132 |
| Columbus to Indianapolis | ~196 mi | 1–3 days | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Cleveland to Fort Wayne | ~211 mi | 1–3 days | $950 – $1,266 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| Cincinnati to Evansville | ~213 mi | 1–3 days | $959 – $1,278 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| Akron to Fort Wayne | ~220 mi | 1–3 days | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Toledo to Indianapolis | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Dayton to Evansville | ~257 mi | 1–3 days | $1,157 – $1,542 | $1,330 – $1,773 |
| Akron to Indianapolis | ~303 mi | 1–3 days | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
| Cleveland to Indianapolis | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Columbus to Evansville | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Toledo to Evansville | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Akron to Evansville | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Cleveland to Evansville | ~462 mi | 3–7 days | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Indianapolis, the distance is about 196 miles. From our model that is $882 – $1,176 for a two-bedroom home and $1,014 – $1,352 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $635 – $847 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $423 – $564. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and Indiana, distances run from 107 to 462 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Indiana take?
Columbus to Indianapolis is about 4 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 Ohio to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $423 – $564 for a two-bedroom home over 196 miles against $882 – $1,176 with full-service movers. A container, about $635 – $847, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,600 people (±2,893) moved from Ohio to Indiana that year, against about 10,916 (±2,649) from Indiana to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.