Indianapolis, IN
Fort Wayne, IN

Midwest · 6.8 million residents · capital Indianapolis

Moving Companies in Indiana

8 cities, 2,135 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Indiana to every other state.

  • 8city hubs
  • 2,135registered carriers
  • 1,484interstate authority
  • $120/htypical two-mover rate
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Indiana has a population of about 6.8 million and 8 cities covered on this platform, led by Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville. Across those cities we track 2,135 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 1,484 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Indiana run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Midwest region; the state capital is Indianapolis.

Movers by city in Indiana

  1. Indianapolis 806 movers · 576 interstate · pop. 901,116 Route
  2. Fort Wayne 197 movers · 147 interstate · pop. 275,203 Route
  3. Evansville 120 movers · 81 interstate · pop. 116,176 Route
  4. Carmel 383 movers · 245 interstate · pop. 105,634 Route
  5. Fishers 345 movers · 225 interstate · pop. 104,812 Route
  6. South Bend 173 movers · 134 interstate · pop. 103,201 Route
  7. Bloomington 56 movers · 32 interstate · pop. 80,000 Route
  8. Lafayette 55 movers · 44 interstate · pop. 72,000 Route

Hover a city to highlight it; click a pin to open the hub. Map data © Google.

Typical moving costs in Indiana

Local moves within a Indiana metro area
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $510 $630 $760
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $610 $750 $910
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,000 $1,220 $1,490
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,580 $1,930 $2,350
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,400 $2,930 $3,570
Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Indiana
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,950 $8,480 $10,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,560 $11,660 $14,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Indiana?

Local movers in Indiana typically charge $120 to $205 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,000 to $1,490; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,350 to $6,470.

Which Indiana cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Indianapolis (806), Carmel (383), Fishers (345), Fort Wayne (197), South Bend (173) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Indiana?

Moves that stay inside Indiana are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.