($1,078+) Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,704-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana, with prices running from $2,575 - $11,110. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $276 - $1,840 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Billings are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chattanooga movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chattanooga to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,575 - $5,298
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,552 - $7,390
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,269 - $11,110

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chattanooga to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chattanooga to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,505 and $5,705. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chattanooga typically runs around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chattanooga to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $3,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,964 - $3,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $5,705

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $138 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $644 in Chattanooga, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Billings, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Billings?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT

Plan on $1,078 - $3,105 for a rental moving truck on the 1,704-mile route from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $499 - $570
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,121 - $2,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $3,105

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $69 and $322.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $138.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $499 and $570 for the 1,704-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $644 for 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga to Billings?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chattanooga, TN to Billings, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Billings, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,508 and $3,208.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chattanooga to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,167 - $4,129

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $69 - $138 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $644.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Billings?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Billings, MT

Good news for your budget: Billings isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chattanooga. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 90 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 29/100 and 46.11/100 here versus 35/100 and 50.37/100 there.