($520+) Minneapolis, MN to Evansville, IN Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 689-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Evansville, Indiana, cost between $1,505 and $8,195. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $289 - $1,924, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Minneapolis typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $4,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,319 - $5,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,892 - $8,195

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 Minneapolis to Evansville.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Evansville, IN

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Evansville, 40% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Evansville, IN

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Evansville, Indiana, cost between $1,052 and $3,294. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,294

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 $673 in Minneapolis, MN. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 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 Evansville, IN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Evansville?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Evansville, IN

A rental truck for this 689-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Evansville, Indiana, costs between $520 and $1,294. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $520 - $964
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $513 - $1,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $634 - $1,294

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $673 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 689-mile drive falls between $211 and $241, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $289 to your total.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Evansville, IN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Evansville, Indiana. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $866 and $2,031.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $929 - $1,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,081 - $2,031
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,459 - $2,610

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $72 and $144.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly five hours typically average $673.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Evansville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Evansville, IN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Evansville, side by side with Minneapolis 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.

Our take

For a move from Minneapolis, MN, to Evansville, IN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,505 for a studio to $8,195 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 689-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,052 - $3,294. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $520 - $1,294, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,319 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Koch Enterprises and Berry Global.