Route guide · FL → IN
Shipping a car from Florida to Indiana
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Indianapolis costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,400–$2,000 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #48 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,210
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 12.0K
- Companies at both ends
- 249
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Indiana cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend — 740 to 1,360 road miles apart.
| From | Indianapolis | Fort Wayne | Evansville | South Bend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days |
| Orlando | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days |
| Tampa | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Miami to Indianapolis, 1,210 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $925–$1,325 | $1,400–$2,000 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,250 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Pickup truck | $1,225–$1,725 | $1,825–$2,600 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $850–$1,200 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in March–May (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars back north for the summer), running about 15% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to Indiana is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,300
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Indiana
About 12,031 people moved from Florida to Indiana in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (14,798 in 2023, 9,264 in 2024). That is 2.4% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 14,922 people a year move from Indiana back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Florida to Indiana costs more than sending a car to Maryland ($1,100) and Arkansas ($1,100) but less than to Texas ($1,175) and New York ($1,175). That works out to about 93¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,210 road miles from Miami to Indianapolis — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads north-northwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and Indiana, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
Delivery end Indiana
31 companies based in Indiana: 31 carriers, 1 brokers, 589 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc Highland · 300 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3479368
- Karona Hauling Inc Merrillville · 50 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3475243
- Roadrunners Autotransport Inc Hammond · 44 trucks · since 1990 · USDOT 395100
- Lada Trans Inc Merrillville · 35 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2998381
- American Truck Transport Angola · 34 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4362830
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Indiana car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Indiana's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Indiana?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Miami to Indianapolis (1,210 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,225–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Indiana?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,210-mile trip from Miami to Indianapolis. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to Indiana?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in Indiana after moving?
Indiana requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Out-of-state cars need a VIN inspection; missing the 60 days adds an administrative penalty.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Indiana?
Driving 1,210 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Indiana?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 31 based in Indiana, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.