($977+) Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,697-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Indianapolis, Indiana, with prices running from $2,310 - $9,522. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $307 - $2,044 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chandler and Indianapolis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chandler movers tend to run around $168 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,310 - $5,366
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $6,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,757 - $9,522

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 Chandler to Indianapolis.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Indianapolis, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Indianapolis, Indiana, cost between $1,441 and $5,244. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Chandler typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $2,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,899 - $3,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,436 - $5,244

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 $715 in Chandler, AZ. 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 $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $153 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 Indianapolis, IN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chandler to Indianapolis?

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 Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,697-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Indianapolis, Indiana, costs between $977 and $2,731, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $552 - $631
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $977 - $2,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,088 - $2,301
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,359 - $2,731

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chandler, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $715.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $552 - $631 for the 1,697-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 $61 and $332, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night for hotel stops on the 1,697-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $307 - $460.

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

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 Chandler, AZ to Indianapolis, IN

For larger DIY moves from Chandler, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Indianapolis, Indiana.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,519 and $2,945.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,519 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,154 - $4,072

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $77 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $715.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Indianapolis?

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.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Indianapolis, IN

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

A move from Chandler, AZ, to Indianapolis, IN, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,310 - $9,522 on the 1,697-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,441 - $5,244, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $977 - $2,731. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,209 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Anthem and Eli Lilly and Company.