($509+) Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN

Full-service movers for the 643-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Indianapolis, Indiana, cost between $1,447 and $7,947. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $290 - $1,936, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,447 - $3,928
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,158 - $5,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,659 - $7,947

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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Indianapolis, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Indianapolis, Indiana, cost between $1,102 and $3,263. 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 Philadelphia runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,102 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,334 - $2,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,263

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Indianapolis, IN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $678 in Philadelphia, PA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 643 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Indianapolis, Indiana, running $489 - $1,392. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $198 - $226
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $489 - $923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $527 - $1,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $645 - $1,392

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 $198 - $226 in fuel for the 643-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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Indianapolis, Indiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,024 and $2,101.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $973 - $1,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,773

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, typically costs $678.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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.