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How Much Does It Cost to Move From Indiana to Colorado?

The cost to move from Indiana to Colorado ranges from $1,380 to $8,911, with an average cost of $3,500. The average cost of a rental truck is $1,000 and moving containers is $2,050.

Indiana to Colorado Moving Cost Breakdown

No two moves on this route price out the same. What you pay comes down to shipment weight, the 1,232-mile haul, packing, and the date you book. Quotes we see between Indiana and Colorado run from $1,380 to $8,911, and a $7,531 spread is too wide to budget against, so the table below leads with the average for each option instead of the extremes. Start with our moving cost calculator to narrow that average to your own home size and dates, then check it against real quotes.

Move Option Average Cost
Full-Service Movers $3,500
Rental Trucks $1,000
Moving Containers $2,050

Recent Indiana to Colorado Moving Quotes

These are actual quotes from the GoodMigrations partner network on the Indiana to Colorado route, not modelled estimates. Each row is a real shipment with a real price.

From To Home Size Quoted Cost Carrier Move Date
Greens Fork, IN Glenwood Springs, CO Studio apartment $3,392 American Van Lines May 2026
Greenfield, IN Parker, CO Studio apartment $3,322 Mayzlin Relocation May 2026
Pendleton, IN Vail, CO One large bedroom $6,031 United Van Lines May 2026
New Point, IN Green Mountain Falls, CO Five bedrooms $9,638 Mayflower Transit Jun 2026
North Vernon, IN Fraser, CO One small bedroom $2,030 Units Moving and Portable Storage Jun 2026
Rochester, IN Lochbuie, CO Two bedrooms $4,743 AB Moving Jun 2026
Kennard, IN Aetna Estates, CO Studio apartment $1,982 1-800-Pack-Rat Jun 2026
Fulton, IN Rye, CO Two bedrooms $4,354 Safeway Moving Jul 2026

Quotes collected through the GoodMigrations partner network. Individual pricing depends on shipment weight, access, and date.

Best Moving Companies From Indiana to Colorado

These Indiana moving companies hold interstate operating authority, which is required to move household goods from Indiana to Colorado. Scores are the GoodMigrations mover score out of 5, calculated from the criteria in the methodology below.

  1. Leaders Moving & Storage Co.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.58 out of 5
    • In business since: 1994
    • Headquarters: 9900 Westpoint Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46256
    • USDOT number: 1237577, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 964 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit

    Melvin, Jaidyn and Tamarcos were excellent. They were incredibly professional and efficient. It was a pleasure to work with them. They moved an upright piano up two flights of stairs with care. Happy to recommend Leaders Moving!

    Verified customer review via Google
  2. Ray's Movers, Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.56 out of 5
    • In business since: 1977
    • Headquarters: 6707 Broadway, Merrillville , IN, 46410
    • USDOT number: 513779, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 216 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    The movers were extremely professional, quick and courteous. Price was very reasonable considering my situation. Yes I would definitely use this company again. Great company, great people, very pleased....

    Verified customer review via Google
  3. Planes Moving & Storage Company

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.58 out of 5
    • In business since: 1921
    • Headquarters: 2635 Planes Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46219
    • USDOT number: 1458935, FMCSA status
    • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 958 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    They were so kind and understanding towards my mother in law too. I can't thank these guys enough for what they did. Anyone looking for hardworking, careful, trustworthy movers look no further.

    Verified customer review via Google
  4. Sherman Moving & Storage

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.52 out of 5
    • In business since: 1932
    • Headquarters: 990 National Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227
    • USDOT number: 719392, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 across 60 reviews
    • Services: Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    Brandon, James, Larry and Jonah absolutely crushed it! They were respectful of our home and ensured protection of furniture, walls and floors. The cost was highly competitive. Highly recommend them.

    Verified customer review via Google
  5. Ferree Movers, Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.42 out of 5
    • In business since: 1955
    • Headquarters: 550 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN, 46375
    • USDOT number: 674157, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 150 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    If you are looking for movers, please check this company out. They are quick, fast, and friendly. Reasonable cost and no extra fees. They were courteous and thorough. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. , LaTasha Hall, Google

    Verified customer review via Google

Moving From Indiana to Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

Measure IN CO
Average Rent$844$1,594
Median Home Value$228,879$541,072
Average Income$67,173$87,598
Cost of Living Index91 (U.S. average = 100)91 (U.S. average = 100)
State Income Tax3.15%5.49%
Average Sales Tax7.0%7.81%

Living Conditions

Measure IN CO
Population6,833,0375,877,610
Summer High85°F86°F
Winter Low19°F13°F
Annual Rain43 in16 in
Annual Snow22 in63 in
Crime Index19.7236.4

A comparable home costs about $312,193 more in Colorado than in Indiana, so the move is a trade of housing cost for whatever is drawing you to Colorado. Rent runs about $750 a month higher in Colorado, or $9,000 a year. State income tax is 3.15% in Indiana and 5.49% in Colorado, which changes take-home pay independently of what you earn.

State-level figures compiled by GoodMigrations from public data as of August 2026.

Indiana to Colorado Moving FAQs

How Much Do Full-Service Movers Cost for a 3 Bedroom Home?

Full-service movers charge $4,123 to $7,253 to move a 3 bedroom home from Indiana to Colorado, a 1,232-mile route. That covers loading, transport, and unloading, with packing and valuation coverage billed on top. Your final figure moves with shipment weight and the date you book.

How Much Does a Rental Truck Cost From Indiana to Colorado?

A rental truck is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Colorado, averaging $1,000 for a 2 to 3 bedroom load against $3,500 for full-service movers. Budget fuel separately: at 10 miles per gallon, the 1,232-mile drive burns about 123 gallons, or roughly $350 at the $2.87 average pump price across Indiana and Colorado. You also do all the loading and unloading yourself.

How Much Do Packing Services Cost for a Long Distance Move?

Packing is billed on top of the transport line on an Indiana to Colorado move, and it is charged as labor rather than a flat fee. Packing labor in Indiana runs $60 to $80 an hour, and a full pack of a 3 bedroom home is typically two packers for most of a day. 94.9% of the Indiana movers GoodMigrations tracks offer packing and 44.1% sell the boxes and materials, so ask for packing quoted as its own line item and decide whether a partial pack of fragile items only is enough.

Can I Ship My Car With My Household Goods on This Route?

Your car ships on the Indiana to Colorado route as separate freight rather than inside the moving truck. Over this distance it is usually cheaper than driving the car yourself once you price fuel, lodging, and the days it takes. Most interstate movers either operate auto transport or broker it, and it is worth quoting separately because a dedicated carrier is often cheaper than the mover's add-on rate.

How Long Does an Indiana to Colorado Move Take?

An Indiana to Colorado move takes 2 to 8 days from pickup to delivery over 1,232 miles. That is a window rather than a date, because your shipment is usually consolidated with other households heading the same way.

Do I Need an FMCSA-Licensed Mover for an Indiana to Colorado Move?

Yes. Any company moving household goods from Indiana to Colorado crosses a state line, which makes it interstate commerce and requires FMCSA operating authority plus an active USDOT number. 86.4% of the Indiana movers GoodMigrations tracks hold that authority. Verify any carrier on the FMCSA company snapshot before you pay a deposit.

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