Illinois to Indiana
Moving from Illinois to Indiana
Reviewers who moved from Illinois to Indiana paid a median $3,255. 25,727 people made the move in 2024, and 14,098 went the other way. Chicago to Fort Wayne, the most common run in our file, is 161 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,255
median, 20 priced reviews
Moved last year
25,727
IL to IN, 2024
Typical drive
161 mi
Chicago to Fort Wayne
Cost of living
-6.6%
IN vs IL, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 29 Oct 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Illinois to Indiana · median paid
$3,255
20 reviewed moves
161 road miles
Median and middle half of what 20 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Illinois to Indiana moving cost
Across 20 priced reviews of moves from Illinois to Indiana, the median was $3,255 and the middle half paid $1,000 to $5,890. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50 to 400 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 to $2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200 to $7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Chicago to Fort Wayne drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.35 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-26 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Illinois to Indiana
5 of 5 · 2 Jun 2025 · reported $9,652
“This was my first time hiring movers and I had no idea what to expect. The team explained things clearly, offered tips for what to pack first, and helped with items I forgot to tape. It felt more like help from friends than a hired job.”
1 of 5 · 6 May 2025 · reported $925
“If I could give them a 0 review I would. I used this company to move me from one location to another. They broke damaged scraped bruised all of my furniture, and gave me a bogus Insurance policy to file a claim. Insurance company is telling me he's not covered for damages that occurred. now I'm…”
5 of 5 · 6 Dec 2024 · reported $2,950
“It was the most wonderful moving I have ever had. I would be happy to recommend them and would certainly use them again. The movers came on time and were very friendly and professional. The move was fast and easy. The movers worked hard and got the job done quickly. Very grateful for the service.”
What went wrong on this run: of 20 reviews, 15% mention damage and 15% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The 2024 ACS counts 25,727 people who moved from Illinois to Indiana, with a margin of plus or minus 3,764.
Two census flows. The 2024 ACS counts 25,727 people who moved from Illinois to Indiana, with a margin of plus or minus 3,764. The reverse flow is 14,098 people who moved from Indiana to Illinois. Those two counts are the census record for this pair of states.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. Illinois stands at 100.0 and Indiana at 93.3. Illinois taxes wages and Indiana taxes wages. The parity figures are statewide indexes, and this page does not give a tax rate.
What the job looks like
The review sample for this lane is small, at 20 reviews.
Miles, then a window. The most common run in our file is Chicago to Fort Wayne, 161 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Road time is the cab portion of the job. The move is priced by weight and miles, and delivery is a window set on the order for service.
What the reviews record. The review sample for this lane is small, at 20 reviews. The median reported price is $3,255 across 20 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $1,000 to $5,890. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 15% mention damage and 15% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Authority first. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check both on the licence lookup before money moves. An active number with household-goods authority is the floor for this run. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
Estimate type and the ceiling. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read how to read a moving estimate before you sign. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is that payment ceiling.
Window and deposit in writing. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so get that window in writing on the estimate. Deposit terms belong in the same paperwork. Read how moving deposits work and keep the receipt with the order. The truck does not do irony, so write the window down.
Leaving Illinois, arriving in Indiana.
| Illinois | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 100.0 | 93.3 |
| Median home sale price | $337,900 | $287,300 |
| Median days on market | 43 | 26 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 14,098 arrived from Indiana | 25,727 arrived from Illinois |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Illinois, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Illinois homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Illinois to Indiana
161 road miles, about 4 hours at the wheel (1 driving day at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $57 to $86gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $57 to $115gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $69 to $78gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $78 to $126gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Illinois to Indiana moves paid a median $3,255 (20 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 19 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Illinois to Indiana?
- The 2024 ACS counts 25,727 people who moved from Illinois to Indiana, with a margin of plus or minus 3,764. The reverse flow is 14,098 people who moved from Indiana to Illinois.
- How long is the common Illinois to Indiana run?
- The most common run in our file is Chicago to Fort Wayne, 161 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, and the price is based on weight and miles.
- What prices and problems show up in reviews?
- The median reported price is $3,255 across 20 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $1,000 to $5,890. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 15% mention damage and 15% mention a delay or a no-show.
- What should I check before I hire?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority for an interstate household move. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and get the delivery window in writing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
- How should a deposit be handled?
- Put the deposit terms in writing with the estimate and the delivery window. Keep the receipt with the order for service. Haulest is not a carrier, so the deposit goes to the mover you hire, not to this desk.
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Keep going
- Moving in IllinoisWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in IndianaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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