Bloomington, IN

Minneapolis, MN → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Minneapolis to Bloomington

About 624 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 56 in Bloomington.

  • 624 miroad distance
  • 11 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 624 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,248 (529 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Minneapolis

Moving from Minneapolis to Bloomington is a long-distance move of roughly 624 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota 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 $3,630 to $5,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 28 min.

On the Minneapolis side there are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (529 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Bloomington about 80,000. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 people per square mile versus 3,405), 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 Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Minneapolis to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 624 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,820 $7,090 $8,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,000 $9,750 $11,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,410

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 Minneapolis (origin)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125630
MC
87231
Based in
Eagan, MN 55121 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Berger Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125665
MC
35358
Based in
Saint Paul, MN 55113 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
221 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
618375
MC
700327
Based in
Oakdale, MN 55128 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
213 trucks, 213 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1245045
MC
1516428
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4167647
MC
1602419
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55432 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
978545
MC
451529
Based in
New Brighton, MN 55112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
113 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
116763
MC
252540
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 133 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1514687
MC
1151708
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55402 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 224 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,248 movers in Minneapolis

Near Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,410 for a two-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,000 to $11,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Minneapolis?

About 624 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Minnesota 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 Minneapolis to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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 Minneapolis–Bloomington corridor.