Local Corridor

Movers from Indianapolis to Bloomington

Soft Touch Moving and Storage runs the Indianapolis to Bloomington corridor constantly. We have a base in both cities, so a move down SR-37 and I-69 is a same-day job our crews know well.

52 mi Approx. distance
~1 hour Drive time
I-69 / SR-37 Main route
Same day Most moves

Indianapolis to Bloomington

The Indianapolis to Bloomington move, handled

Bloomington sits about an hour south of Indianapolis on I-69 and SR-37, and we move people in that direction all the time. Students and faculty heading to Indiana University, families relocating for work, retirees downsizing into the hills around Lake Monroe. Because we work in both cities every week, we know the timing, the route, and where the slow stretches are.

An Indianapolis to Bloomington move is usually a single trip, loaded in the morning and placed the same afternoon. We pad and wrap everything before it leaves your Indianapolis home, secure the load for the highway run, and unload carefully at the Bloomington end. The narrow streets around Courthouse Square and the tight parking near campus need planning, and our crews handle both routinely.

If your closing dates do not line up, we can store your belongings between the two moves rather than rushing the handoff. Need only packing or a labor-only crew for part of the job? We scope that too. Get an instant online quote or call John and the team at 317-284-1900.

Soft Touch Moving truck on the Indianapolis to Bloomington route

What This Move Involves

What to expect on this route

One careful trip

At roughly 52 miles, most Indianapolis to Bloomington moves load and unload the same day. We wrap and secure everything for the highway run so it arrives the way it left.

Campus and downtown access

Bloomington has tight parking near Indiana University and one-way streets around Courthouse Square. We plan the unload around them, especially during the busy August and May windows.

Storage if dates slip

When your Indianapolis sale and Bloomington purchase do not line up, we hold your belongings in storage and complete the move when you are ready.

Both Ends of the Route

Moving in Indianapolis or Bloomington

Common Questions

Indianapolis to Bloomington moving questions

How long does a move from Indianapolis to Bloomington take?
Most Indianapolis to Bloomington moves are a single-day job. The drive is about an hour on I-69 and SR-37, so a typical household loads in the morning and is unloaded in Bloomington the same afternoon. Larger homes or jobs with a lot of packing can run into a second day, and we will tell you that up front in the written estimate.
Do you move Indiana University students and faculty to Bloomington?
Yes. We move students into apartments and houses near campus and faculty into the established neighborhoods, including the busy August move-in and May move-out weeks. Parking near the university is tight, so we plan the load around it. Book early during move season since those weeks fill up fast.
Can you store our things between the Indianapolis and Bloomington move?
Yes. If your closing dates do not line up, we can store your belongings as part of the move rather than rushing the handoff. Mention storage in your online quote or call 317-284-1900 and we will work it into the plan.

Client Reviews

What our clients say

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"Just hired them again to move quite a bit of furniture for us in Carmel Indiana. Another 5 star experience ~ I can't say enough about this company. They are an absolute pleasure to do business with!"

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"The best moving experience I’ve ever had! And I move a lot. The guys were professional, kind, and super efficient! Great value. Will definitely use them again."

Valerie S. Google review
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"The three men who moved our stuff yesterday were nothing but polite and professional. Everything was in good shape and nothing was broken. They were extremely patient with us as well. Would recommend them to anyone"

Rachael U. Google review
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"An amazing company! I have only had positive experiences with them, and I know who to call on for all my moving needs."

Kevin M. Google review
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"These guys work hard and fast. Great customer service. Monica is the best."

Rachel B. Google review
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"Excellent service I will be using again and recommending to friends"

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