($707+) Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,011-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $2,182 - $8,209. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $301 - $2,004. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Chattanooga. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,182 - $5,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,830 - $6,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,457 - $8,209

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 — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chattanooga, 100% 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 our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,231 and $3,902. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Minneapolis typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,231 - $2,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,553 - $3,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $3,902

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $701 in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Chattanooga, TN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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 $659 - $1,827 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: $659 - $1,330
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $749 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $969 - $1,827

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $701.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $322 - $368 for the 1,011-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $326, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,011-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $301 - $451.

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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,280 and $2,597.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,108 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,352

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $701.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Chattanooga?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

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.