In early 2026, Indianapolis remains a significant value play. Average industrial rents range from $6.00 to $8.50 per square foot (NNN), whereas prime Chicago space often exceeds $11.00+. Overall, Indy offers roughly 25%–35% savings in total landed cost.

Plainfield/West: Best for airport proximity and high-velocity air freight.

Whitestown/North: Best for reaching Chicago and northern markets with newer Class A facilities.

Greenwood/South: Best for access to the I-65 corridor heading toward Louisville and the Southeast.

Because Indiana has more pass-through interstates than any other state, the infrastructure is heavily subsidized by federal and state funds. In 2026, this means fewer bottlenecks and more "Smart Highway" implementations that speed up autonomous and semi-autonomous trucking.

Yes. With some of the highest densities of Amazon fulfillment centers in the country (including IND1, IND2, etc.), local 3PLs like AMZ Prep and IDS offer lightning-fast "prep and ship" services that get inventory into the Amazon network in under 24 hours.

Yes. FTZ #72 covers the Indianapolis region. Utilizing an FTZ-certified 3PL allows you to defer or eliminate customs duties on imported goods, which is a major cash-flow benefit for the region's massive automotive and electronics manufacturing sectors.