($449+) Indianapolis, IN to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to St. Paul, MN

For the 587-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $1,344 and $8,260. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,848 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Indianapolis generally start around $245 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $4,106
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,026 - $5,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,620 - $8,260

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 St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Indianapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Indianapolis to St. Paul?

Minnesota Transport Services Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Minnesota, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Indianapolis, IN to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,047 and $3,436. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to St. Paul. If you go over that window, storage in Indianapolis adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Indianapolis to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,795
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,357 - $2,558
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,436

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 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 $647 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 St. Paul, MN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 587-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $496 and $1,275, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $173 - $197
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $520 - $1,025
• 4+ bedrooms: $624 - $1,275

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $69 and $323.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $173 and $197 for the 587-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $647 for 2 movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, 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 St. Paul, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,001 and $2,088.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,732
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,001 - $2,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,434 - $2,563

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 Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $647.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $139 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sysco Indianapolis, LLC (4.54/5 stars): Sysco Indianapolis, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Indianapolis, IN vs St. Paul, MN

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