($433+) Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 595-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with prices running from $1,257 - $7,202. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $283 - $1,888 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Indianapolis and Minneapolis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Indianapolis movers tend to run around $245 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $3,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,097 - $5,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,710 - $7,202

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: 59% of Indianapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Minneapolis, 68% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Indianapolis, IN to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,019 and $3,059. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Indianapolis typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,019 - $1,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,644 - $3,059

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Indianapolis, IN and Minneapolis, MN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $661 in Indianapolis, IN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $142 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 595 miles from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, running $433 - $1,266. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $433 - $874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $496 - $979
• 4+ bedrooms: $638 - $1,266

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $179 - $204 for the 595-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for about 5 hours typically costs around $661.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 595-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $142 per night, adding $283 - $425 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $283.

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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $955 and $1,856.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $909 - $1,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,856
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,409 - $2,548

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 $71 and $142.
• 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 Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly five hours typically average $661.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

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.

Our take

For a move from Indianapolis, IN, to Minneapolis, MN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,257 for a studio to $7,202 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 595-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,019 - $3,059. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $433 - $1,266, 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 $2,097 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 Aeon and Target.