Chattanooga, TN → Huntsville, AL · Short-haul move
About 100 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,380–$2,050, delivery in 1–2 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 204 in Huntsville.
Moving from Chattanooga to Huntsville is a short-haul move of roughly 100 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to Alabama.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 25 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,380 and $2,050, before packing or storage.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 204 around Huntsville (104 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Huntsville.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Huntsville about 233,627. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 986 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $970 | $1,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $890 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,950 | $3,600 | $4,390 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,380–$2,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Huntsville, AL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Gbpb LLC
Legal name: Michael Lapp
Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,180 for a studio, $890 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,380 to $2,050 for a two-bedroom, $2,050 to $3,050 for a three-bedroom and $2,950 to $4,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 100 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 25 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Alabama makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Chattanooga–Huntsville corridor.