($1,037+) Indianapolis, IN to Gilbert, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $2,241 and $10,111. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,688-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $290 - $1,936, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Indianapolis and Gilbert. For a rough baseline, movers based in Indianapolis tend to start around $245 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,241 - $5,056
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,053 - $6,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,260 - $10,111

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 Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to Gilbert, AZ

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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 Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,456 and $4,884. 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 Indianapolis typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,456 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,805 - $3,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,590 - $4,884

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $678 in Indianapolis, IN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Gilbert, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis to Gilbert?

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 Gilbert, AZ

Truck rentals from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Gilbert, Arizona, range from $1,037 - $2,675 for the 1,688-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $520 - $594
• Daily insurance: $29/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 Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,035 - $2,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,675

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $145 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $63 and $315 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $520 - $594 in fuel for the 1,688-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $678 in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Indianapolis, Indiana, 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 Gilbert, Arizona.

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 $1,534 and $2,914.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $2,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,534 - $2,914
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $3,989

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 $73 - $145 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 $678.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to Gilbert?

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: Indianapolis, IN vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, 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.

Our take

The 1,688-mile move from Indianapolis, IN, to Gilbert, AZ, costs between $2,241 and $10,111 with full-service movers, $1,456 - $4,884 with a moving container, and $1,037 - $2,675 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,053 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.