Indianapolis, IN

Evanston, IL → Indianapolis, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Evanston to Indianapolis

About 208 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,320–$3,450, delivery in 1–2 days, 739 carriers on the Evanston side and 806 in Indianapolis.

  • 208 miroad distance
  • 4 h 17 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,320–$3,4502-bedroom estimate
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 208 miles (176 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 17 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (527 interstate)
Movers at destination
806 (576 interstate)

Reverse: Indianapolis → Evanston

Moving from Evanston to Indianapolis is a regional long-distance move of roughly 208 road miles, heading southeast from Illinois to Indiana.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,320 to $3,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 17 min.

On the Evanston side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (527 of them authorized for interstate work), and 806 around Indianapolis (576 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Indianapolis.

Evanston has a population of about 78,000 and Indianapolis about 901,116. Evanston is considerably denser (10,041 people per square mile versus 2,455), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Evanston to Indianapolis

Full-service estimate for 208 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,390 $1,700 $2,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,320 $2,830 $3,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,710 $4,520 $5,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,100 $6,220 $7,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,210–$1,770

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,320–$3,450

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Evanston (origin)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Pure Freight Lines LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2564216
MC
334497
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 174 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Delta Freight Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1257876
MC
491945
Based in
Des Plaines, IL 60018 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Lucky Wheels LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3218419
MC
1006688
Based in
Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Whimsy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
653783
MC
307712
Based in
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
142 trucks, 142 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Iq Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3634558
MC
1246501
Based in
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 739 movers in Evanston

Near Indianapolis (destination)

Gme

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2837726
MC
949779
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46221 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
375 trucks, 395 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Lsc Transportation Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1575730
MC
1452299
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46268 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Daum Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
638153
MC
303799
Based in
Plainfield, IN 46168 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

All 806 movers in Indianapolis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evanston to Indianapolis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,820 for a studio, $1,390 to $2,070 for a one-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,450 for a two-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a three-bedroom and $5,100 to $7,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Indianapolis from Evanston?

About 208 road miles (176 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Indiana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Evanston to Indianapolis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,770. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Evanston–Indianapolis corridor.