Lanes & Local
Shipping a Car from Texas to Indiana or Chicago: Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio
Shipping a car from Dallas, Houston, Austin or San Antonio to Indiana or Chicago. Our own trucks run Texas and back twice a week. Timing and booking tips.
Dallas to Indianapolis is one of the routes customers ask us about most. Some are buying a truck or a car at a Texas dealer. Some are moving back to the Midwest. Some are sending a car to a student at Purdue or IU.
It's also one of our own routes. Velocity Logistics is a licensed motor carrier based in Indianapolis, and our own trucks and drivers run Indiana and Illinois to and from Texas twice a week.
Where we pick up in Texas
- Dallas-Fort Worth: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Irving, McKinney, Denton
- Houston: Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Conroe, Pearland
- Austin: Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, San Marcos
- San Antonio: San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne
Homes, apartment complexes, dealerships, auctions and storage lots are all fine. If a street is too tight for a car carrier, the driver sets a nearby meeting spot with you ahead of time.
Where we deliver up north
Indianapolis and its suburbs (Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Plainfield), the rest of Indiana (Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville), and Chicago and its suburbs. We ship anywhere else in the lower 48 too.
What you get on our own trucks
- A driver who calls ahead before pickup and before delivery.
- A pickup window you can plan around, because our trucks already run this route on a schedule.
- One point of contact. Velocity dispatch answers for your car from quote to delivery.
If your dates don't fit our schedule, a vetted carrier through our licensed broker partner can cover the trip, and we tell you before pickup.
How long it takes
Dallas to Indianapolis is about 900 miles. Houston, Austin and San Antonio to Indianapolis run about 1,000 to 1,200 miles, and Chicago adds a few hours. Once your car is loaded:
- Dallas-Fort Worth to Indiana: one to two days
- Houston, Austin, San Antonio to Indiana: about two to three days
- Dallas to Chicago: about one to three days
- Houston, Austin, San Antonio to Chicago: about two to four days
Buying a car in Texas?
Texas has a deep used truck and car market, and plenty of Midwest buyers shop it online. A few tips:
- Quote the shipping before you pay so you know the full cost of the deal.
- Send the dealer's or seller's address, not just the city.
- Settle payment and the title with the seller before pickup. The driver moves the car; the sale is between you and the seller.
- Living in Indiana? Our guide to buying a car out of state and titling it in Indiana covers the BMV side.
Buying a pickup? Our guide on how to ship a pickup truck covers lifted trucks, duallies and long beds.
What it costs
Price depends on the vehicle, open or enclosed transport, and the week. Our Indianapolis to Dallas and Indianapolis to Houston pages show live prices on this route. Your written, all-in quote is the number that counts.
The bottom line
Texas to Indiana and Chicago is one of our own routes, so your car usually rides with a Velocity driver on a schedule you can plan around. Request a quote with your addresses and dates. Heading the other way? See Chicago to Texas car shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Do your own trucks run Texas to Indiana?
Yes. Velocity's own trucks and drivers run Indiana and Illinois to and from Texas twice a week, so on this route your car usually rides with a Velocity driver. If your dates don't fit our schedule, a vetted carrier through our licensed broker partner can cover it, and we tell you before pickup.
How long does it take to ship a car from Dallas to Indianapolis?
Once the car is loaded, Dallas to Indianapolis usually takes one to two days. Houston, Austin and San Antonio take about two to three days. Dispatch gives you a pickup window when you book.
Can you pick up from a Texas dealer or auction?
Yes. We pick up at homes, dealerships and auctions across Texas, with condition photos at pickup and delivery. Send the pickup address and any release or gate pass details with your quote request.
Do you deliver to Chicago and the rest of Indiana?
Yes. We deliver door to door across Indianapolis and its suburbs, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville, Chicago and the Chicago suburbs, and anywhere else in the lower 48.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Indiana?
It depends on the vehicle, open or enclosed transport, and the week. Our Indianapolis to Dallas and Indianapolis to Houston pages show live prices on this route, and your written quote arrives within minutes during business hours.
