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

The cost to move from Indiana to Pennsylvania ranges from $1,278 to $8,907, with an average cost of $2,850. The average cost of a rental truck is $550 and moving containers is $1,450.

Indiana to Pennsylvania Moving Cost Breakdown

No two moves on this route price out the same. What you pay comes down to shipment weight, how easy the access is at both ends, packing, and the date you book. Quotes we see between Indiana and Pennsylvania run from $1,278 to $8,907, and a $7,629 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 $2,850
Rental Trucks $550
Moving Containers $1,450

Recent Indiana to Pennsylvania Moving Quotes

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

From To Home Size Quoted Cost Carrier Move Date
Kouts, IN Modena, PA Studio apartment $1,557 Units Moving and Portable Storage May 2026
Troy, IN DuBois, PA One large bedroom $3,752 Allied Van Lines May 2026
Orland, IN Manor, PA One large bedroom $2,984 Joyce Van Lines May 2026
Woodlawn Heights, IN Rimersburg, PA Five bedrooms $6,146 American Van Lines Jun 2026
Wabash, IN King of Prussia, PA Three bedrooms $6,025 United Van Lines Jul 2026
Jasonville, IN Liberty, PA Studio apartment $1,934 Colonial Van Lines Jul 2026
Lawrence, IN Bernville, PA One small bedroom $2,972 Mayzlin Relocation Jul 2026
Lagro, IN St. Petersburg, PA Five bedrooms $5,276 AB 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 Pennsylvania

These Indiana moving companies hold interstate operating authority, which is required to move household goods from Indiana to Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

Measure IN PA
Average Rent$844$1,110
Median Home Value$228,879$268,824
Average Income$67,173$73,170
Cost of Living Index91 (U.S. average = 100)99 (U.S. average = 100)
State Income Tax3.15%3.07%
Average Sales Tax7.0%6.34%

Living Conditions

Measure IN PA
Population6,833,03712,961,683
Summer High85°F83°F
Winter Low19°F19°F
Annual Rain43 in44 in
Annual Snow22 in38 in
Crime Index19.7217.62

A comparable home costs about $39,945 more in Pennsylvania than in Indiana, so the move is a trade of housing cost for whatever is drawing you to Pennsylvania. Rent runs about $266 a month higher in Pennsylvania, or $3,192 a year. State income tax is 3.15% in Indiana and 3.07% in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania Moving FAQs

How Much Do Full-Service Movers Cost for a 2 Bedroom Home?

Full-service movers charge $2,269 to $4,462 to move a 2 bedroom home from Indiana to Pennsylvania, a 511-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 Pennsylvania?

A rental truck is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Pennsylvania, averaging $550 for a 2 to 3 bedroom load against $2,850 for full-service movers. Budget fuel separately: at 10 miles per gallon, the 511-mile drive burns about 51 gallons, or roughly $160 at the $3.05 average pump price across Indiana and Pennsylvania. You also do all the loading and unloading yourself.

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

Your car ships on the Indiana to Pennsylvania route as separate freight rather than inside the moving truck. 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 Pennsylvania Move Take?

An Indiana to Pennsylvania move takes 1 to 6 days from pickup to delivery over 511 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 Pennsylvania Move?

Yes. Any company moving household goods from Indiana to Pennsylvania 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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