How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Indiana?

National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Illinois-Indiana-specific figure — use the [moving cost calculator](/moving-cost-calculator) for a number based on your actual move.

Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Illinois to Indiana?

New Indiana residents holding a valid out-of-state license have 60 days after establishing residency to obtain an Indiana driver's license.

What's the income tax difference between Illinois and Indiana?

Illinois: flat 4.95% individual income tax rate (not graduated). Illinois Department of Revenue — Income Tax Rates. Indiana: flat 2.95% individual income tax rate (2026, not graduated). Tax Foundation — Indiana.

Moving from Illinois to Indiana: Costs, Distance & What to Know

Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05

A typical 3-bedroom move from Illinois to Indiana runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts does not clearly specify 1-year vs. 5-year ACS on its methodology text); Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024–June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration figure), about 25,700 people made this exact move — from Illinois to Indiana.

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Who is making this move

Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Illinois and Indiana moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.

Illinois → Indiana: 25,700
Indiana → Illinois: 14,100

Data year: 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts does not clearly specify 1-year vs. 5-year ACS on its methodology text); Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024–June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration figure

Side by side

	Illinois	Indiana
Population	12,719,141	6,973,333
Major metro	Chicago–Naperville–Elgin MSA	Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA
Income tax	flat 4.95% individual income tax rate (not graduated). Illinois Department of Revenue — Income Tax Rates	flat 2.95% individual income tax rate (2026, not graduated). Tax Foundation — Indiana

See the full Illinois moving cost hub and Indiana moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.

Typical moving costs

These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not Illinois-to-Indiana-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Illinois↔Indiana city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.

National planning ranges by home size for local and long-distance moves
Home size	Local	Long-distance
Studio	$600-$1,050	$1,250-$2,000
1 Bedroom	$800-$1,400	$2,000-$3,200
2 Bedroom	$1,100-$1,925	$3,000-$4,800
3 Bedroom	$1,400-$2,450	$4,200-$6,720
4 Bedroom	$1,800-$3,150	$5,500-$8,800
5+ Bedroom	$2,200-$3,850	$7,000-$11,200

For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.

New-resident deadlines

State	Topic	Requirement
Illinois	Driver's license	New Illinois residents may drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days after establishing residency, after which an Illinois driver's license is required.
Illinois	Vehicle registration	Vehicles must be titled and registered in Illinois within 30 days of establishing residency; Illinois-compliant auto insurance is required before registration is processed.
Indiana	Driver's license	New Indiana residents holding a valid out-of-state license have 60 days after establishing residency to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
Indiana	Vehicle registration	New residents must register all vehicles they own within 60 days of becoming an Indiana resident; a newly acquired/unregistered vehicle must be registered within 45 days of purchase.

Live city-to-city routes

Chicago, IL → Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Illinois to Indiana?: National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Illinois-Indiana-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
How many people move from Illinois to Indiana each year?: About 25,700 people made this move in 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts does not clearly specify 1-year vs. 5-year ACS on its methodology text); Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024–June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration figure, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Illinois to Indiana?: New Indiana residents holding a valid out-of-state license have 60 days after establishing residency to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
What's the income tax difference between Illinois and Indiana?: Illinois: flat 4.95% individual income tax rate (not graduated). Illinois Department of Revenue — Income Tax Rates. Indiana: flat 2.95% individual income tax rate (2026, not graduated). Tax Foundation — Indiana.