($477+) Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

For the 595-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $1,317 and $7,704. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $283 - $1,888 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Indianapolis generally start around $245 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Indianapolis to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,317 - $4,186
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,133 - $5,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,696 - $7,704

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Indianapolis to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Indianapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,017 and $3,403. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Indianapolis costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Indianapolis to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $1,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,722 - $3,403

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $661 in Indianapolis, IN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $142 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Minneapolis, MN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 595-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $496 and $1,250, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $179 - $204
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Indianapolis to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $499 - $994
• 4+ bedrooms: $649 - $1,250

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $661.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $179 - $204 for the 595-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $57 and $307, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $142 per night for hotel stops on the 595-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $283 - $425.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,001 and $2,047.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Indianapolis to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,001 - $2,047
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,420 - $2,590

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $142 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, typically costs $661.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sysco Indianapolis, LLC (4.54/5 stars): Sysco Indianapolis, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Indianapolis, IN vs Minneapolis, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Minneapolis, side by side with Indianapolis on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.