Moving from Oregon to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Indianapolis it is about 2,193 miles and 5 days on the road (about 40 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,177 to 2,245 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.
- ~2,193 miPortland → Indianapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,869+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 549 people moved from Oregon to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±650), and about 1,251 went the other way. Between Portland and Indianapolis it is about 2,193 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,869 – $13,158 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 549 people a year (±650), against about 1,251 (±976) from Indiana to Oregon, so Indiana loses about 702 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 30th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Allen County | 152 ±220* |
| Multnomah County | St. Joseph County | 124 ±109 |
| Deschutes County | Marion County | 89 ±101* |
| Washington County | Hamilton County | 52 ±83* |
| Washington County | Tippecanoe County | 46 ±43 |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Indiana
At about 2,193 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,869 – $13,158 for a two-bedroom home and $11,349 – $15,132 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,105 – $9,474; a freight trailer is $4,737 – $6,316.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,401 – $9,869 | $5,329 – $7,105 | $3,553 – $4,737 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,882 – $11,842 | $6,395 – $8,526 | $4,263 – $5,684 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,869 – $13,158 | $7,105 – $9,474 | $4,737 – $6,316 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,349 – $15,132 | $8,171 – $10,895 | $5,447 – $7,263 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,829 – $17,105 | $9,237 – $12,316 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,803 – $19,737 | $10,658 – $14,211 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,193 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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Evansville | ~2,177 mi | 7–14 days | $9,797 – $13,062 | $11,266 – $15,021 |
| Portland to Indianapolis | ~2,193 mi | 7–14 days | $9,869 – $13,158 | $11,349 – $15,132 |
| Salem to Evansville | ~2,195 mi | 7–14 days | $9,878 – $13,170 | $11,359 – $15,146 |
| Eugene to Evansville | ~2,196 mi | 7–14 days | $9,882 – $13,176 | $11,364 – $15,152 |
| Portland to Fort Wayne | ~2,209 mi | 7–14 days | $9,941 – $13,254 | $11,432 – $15,242 |
| Salem to Indianapolis | ~2,215 mi | 7–14 days | $9,968 – $13,290 | $11,463 – $15,284 |
| Eugene to Indianapolis | ~2,222 mi | 7–14 days | $9,999 – $13,332 | $11,499 – $15,332 |
| Salem to Fort Wayne | ~2,233 mi | 7–14 days | $10,049 – $13,398 | $11,556 – $15,408 |
| Eugene to Fort Wayne | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Indianapolis, the distance is about 2,193 miles. From our model that is $9,869 – $13,158 for a two-bedroom home and $11,349 – $15,132 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,105 – $9,474 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,737 – $6,316. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Oregon and Indiana, distances run from 2,177 to 2,245 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Indiana take?
Portland to Indianapolis is 5 days on the road (about 40 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 Oregon to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,737 – $6,316 for a two-bedroom home over 2,193 miles against $9,869 – $13,158 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,105 – $9,474, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 549 people (±650) moved from Oregon to Indiana that year, against about 1,251 (±976) from Indiana to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 30th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.