($463+) Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS Movers
Moving from Evansville, IN, to Wichita, KS, runs anywhere from $463 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,418 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 606 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,295, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,418 or more.
- Moving containers run $970 - $3,160, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $463 - $1,165.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Evansville, IN, to Wichita, KS. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $1,993 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
Moving options from Evansville to Wichita fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $1,993 - $5,367 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 34% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 76% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 606 miles and typically takes 1 to 6 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 606-mile route from Evansville to Wichita, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,295 - $3,734 | $970 - $1,696 | $463 - $864 | $891 - $1,559 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $1,993 - $5,367 | $1,307 - $2,469 | $470 - $996 | $1,025 - $1,898 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,469 - $7,418 | $1,677 - $3,160 | $587 - $1,165 | $1,288 - $2,655 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 606-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Wichita, Kansas, with costs ranging from $1,295 - $7,418. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $244 - $1,624. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Evansville and Wichita. Local movers in Evansville typically start around $431 as a base rate plus $155/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Evansville to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,295 - $3,734
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,993 - $5,367
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,469 - $7,418
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 Evansville to Wichita.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Indiana to Kansas. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
Specialty needs vary by market: 40% of Evansville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Wichita, 64% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing80% of local movers | $406 - $4,060 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready40% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $162 - $974/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $244 - $1,949 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs60% of local movers | $812 - $2,436 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,030 - $8,120 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $608 - $1,155 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items26% nationallyTop pick: You Move Me | $812 - $2,030 |
| Piano | Any piano type40% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $650 - $2,842 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling | $244 - $1,218 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% nationallyTop pick: Kentuckiana Moving, LLC (IN) | $528 - $1,624 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $244 - $12,180+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $244 - $2,842+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Evansville to Wichita?
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- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are the more cost-efficient choice. Local movers in Evansville, IN, often charge 30% - 40% more at that distance because their operations aren't built for long-haul logistics. The exception is if you want a dedicated point-to-point truck with an average 2-day delivery, though that level of service generally increases your total cost.
Moving container costs from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $970 and $3,160. 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 Evansville runs about $80/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Evansville to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $970 - $1,696
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,469
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,677 - $3,160
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Evansville, IN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $568, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $61 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $122 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Evansville, IN, and Wichita, KS, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Indiana to Kansas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $970. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,307 - $2,469.
What are the best moving containers Evansville to Wichita?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Evansville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Evansville:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.9/5), 11 years in business
- You Move Me (4.8/5), 10 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
A rental truck for this 606-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Wichita, Kansas, costs between $463 and $1,165. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $157 - $179
- Daily insurance: $24/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
- Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Evansville to Wichita based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $463 - $864
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $470 - $996
- 4+ bedrooms: $587 - $1,165
Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $463 - $1,165 does not include fuel ($157 - $179), lodging ($122/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from Evansville to Wichita typically runs more than the base rate alone, with meals, equipment, and other extras adding roughly $600 - $1,200 on top of fuel and lodging.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $122 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 $53 and $264 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $157 - $179 in fuel for the 606-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $568 in Evansville, Indiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville to Wichita?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS
If you're moving a larger household from Evansville, Indiana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Wichita, Kansas.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,025 and $1,898.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Evansville to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $891 - $1,559
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,025 - $1,898
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,655
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Evansville, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $568.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $61 and $122 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Evansville to Wichita?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Evansville to Wichita. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Evansville, IN vs Wichita, KS
Good news for your budget: Wichita isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Evansville. Cost of living index runs 83 there against 80 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 44/100 and 56.42/100 here versus 35/100 and 50.81/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Wichita, KS to Evansville, IN guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Indiana to Kansas over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 137 movers in our Indiana network to compare for this 606-mile move.
Our take
The 606-mile move from Evansville, IN, to Wichita, KS, costs between $1,295 and $7,418 with full-service movers, $970 - $3,160 with a moving container, and $463 - $1,165 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 $1,993 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Koch Industries and Spirit AeroSystems.
FAQs: Moving from Evansville, IN, to Wichita, KS
How much does it cost to move from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS?
Costs on this route range from around $463 to $7,418, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,295 and $7,418, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What is the cheapest way to move from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $470 - $996. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($157 - $179), daily insurance ($24/day), and equipment rentals ($6 - $16) on top. Overnight stops can add another $122/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How long does a move from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 1 to 6 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What is the best time of year to move from Evansville, IN to Wichita, KS?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What percentage of Evansville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 40% of movers in Evansville handle piano moves, compared to 41% nationally.