($647+) Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

Full-service movers for the 1,011-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $2,123 and $8,150. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $301 - $2,004, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Minneapolis typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,123 - $4,975
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,461 - $5,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,076 - $8,150

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 Minneapolis to Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chattanooga, 45% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,184 and $3,758. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,435 - $2,886
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,096 - $3,758

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Minneapolis, MN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $701, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $150 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Minneapolis, MN, and Chattanooga, TN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Chattanooga?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

Plan on $647 - $1,795 for a rental moving truck on the 1,011-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $322 - $368
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $713 - $1,519
• 4+ bedrooms: $896 - $1,795

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $150 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $65 and $326 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $322 - $368 in fuel for the 1,011-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $701 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,148 and $2,332.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,076 - $1,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,613 - $2,975

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $75 - $150 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, typically costs $701.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Chattanooga?

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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Chattanooga, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chattanooga, side by side with Minneapolis on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Minneapolis, MN, to Chattanooga, TN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,123 for a studio to $8,150 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,011-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,184 - $3,758. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $647 - $1,795, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,461 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Hamilton County and Schools Erlanger.