Fort Wayne, IN → Bloomington, IN · Regional long-distance move
About 179 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,090–$3,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 197 carriers on the Fort Wayne side and 56 in Bloomington.
Moving from Fort Wayne to Bloomington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 179 road miles, heading southwest within 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 $2,090 to $3,110 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 3 h 47 min.
On the Fort Wayne side there are 197 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 interstate). For an in-state 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 Bloomington.
Fort Wayne has a population of about 275,203 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 2,384 in Fort Wayne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,080 | $4,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,840 |
$330–$470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,090–$3,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: North American Van Lines INC
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Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,250 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $2,090 to $3,110 for a two-bedroom, $3,350 to $4,980 for a three-bedroom and $4,600 to $6,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 179 road miles (152 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 47 min.
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.
No. Because both Fort Wayne and Bloomington are in Indiana, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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.
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 Fort Wayne–Bloomington corridor.