Cities in Indiana
77 more Indiana cities with a cost guide
Anderson · Auburn · Avon · Bedford · Beech Grove · Bloomington · Bluffton · Brownsburg · Carmel · Cedar Lake · Chesterton · Clarksville · Columbus · Connersville · Crawfordsville · Crown Point · Danville · Dyer · East Chicago · Elkhart · Fishers · Frankfort · Franklin · Gary · Goshen · Granger · Greenfield · Greensburg · Greenwood · Griffith · Hammond · Highland · Hobart · Huntington · Jasper · Jeffersonville · Kokomo · La Porte · Lafayette · Lake Station · Lawrence · Lebanon · Logansport · Lowell · Madison · Marion · Martinsville · Merrillville · Michigan City · Mishawaka · Muncie · Munster · New Albany · New Castle · New Haven · Noblesville · Peru · Plainfield · Plymouth · Portage · Richmond · Schererville · Seymour · Shelbyville · South Bend · Speedway · St. John · Terre Haute · Valparaiso · Vincennes · Wabash · Warsaw · Washington · West Lafayette · Westfield · Yorktown · Zionsville
What a move costs in Indiana
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 882 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $2,977 – $3,969 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $3,572 – $4,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $5,160 – $6,880 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 882 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Indiana
We price 488 interstate corridors leaving Indiana, from 107 miles (Fort Wayne to Toledo, OH) up to 2,316 miles (Fort Wayne to San Francisco, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Indiana routes, including moves within the state and Indiana to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne → Toledo, OH | ~107 mi | $482 – $642 |
| Indianapolis → Cincinnati, OH | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Evansville → Louisville, KY | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Fort Wayne → Dayton, OH | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Indianapolis → Dayton, OH | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Indianapolis → Louisville, KY | ~125 mi | $563 – $750 |
| Fort Wayne → Ann Arbor, MI | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Fort Wayne → Lansing, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Indianapolis → Frankfort, KY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Evansville → Nashville, TN | ~154 mi | $693 – $924 |
| Fort Wayne → Grand Rapids, MI | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| Fort Wayne → Columbus, OH | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
Moving inside Indiana vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Indiana
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Indiana. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Indiana
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Indianamovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Indiana moversHow to use these Indiana figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Indiana, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Indiana
How much do movers cost in Indiana?
A move inside Indiana under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Indiana do you publish costs for?
We publish 488 routes out of Indiana, leaving from Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville. The longest is Fort Wayne to San Francisco, CA at 2,316 miles; the shortest is Fort Wayne to Toledo, OH at 107 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Indiana regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Indiana is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Indiana?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Indiana?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Indiana?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Indiana move should cost before you call anyone.