Route guide · TX → IN
Shipping a car from Texas to Indiana
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Indianapolis costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,225–$1,825 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #134 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,000
- Road miles
- 900
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 7.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 176
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Indiana cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend — 740 to 1,300 road miles apart.
| From | Indianapolis | Fort Wayne | Evansville | South Bend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days |
| Houston | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days |
| San Antonio | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days |
| Austin | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,200 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
Dallas to Indianapolis, 900 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 | $800–$1,200 | $1,225–$1,825 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $900–$1,350 | $1,350–$2,025 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,025–$1,525 | $1,525–$2,275 |
| Pickup truck | $1,050–$1,575 | $1,575–$2,350 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$725 | $725–$1,100 |
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 Texas to Indiana is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Indiana
About 7,561 people moved from Texas to Indiana in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,485 in 2023, 5,637 in 2024). That is 1.6% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 6,808 people a year move from Indiana back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,000, shipping from Texas to Indiana costs more than sending a car to Georgia ($975) and Colorado ($950) but less than to Illinois ($1,025) and Wisconsin ($1,050). That works out to about $1.11 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 900 road miles from Dallas to Indianapolis — 2–4 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 northeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Indiana, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Texas
145 companies based in Texas: 102 carriers, 24 brokers, 1,183 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Usal Houston · 382 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357779
- Car Transport Inc Burleson · 309 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 248283
- Transcar Express LLC Brownsville · 89 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2066413
- Texas Auto Carriers San Antonio · 31 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 521201
- Transporting Cars Champion Inc Arlington · 26 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2287307
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
Texas 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 Texas to Indiana?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from Dallas to Indianapolis (900 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,375. An SUV costs about $900–$1,350, a pickup $1,050–$1,575, and an enclosed trailer $1,225–$1,825 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Indiana?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 900-mile trip from Dallas 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 Texas 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 Texas to Indiana?
Driving 900 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Indiana?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 31 based in Indiana, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.