- Road distance
- about 715 to Atlanta miles
- Usual corridor
- I-65 south to Nashville, then I-24 and I-75
- Driving alone
- at least 2 days for a loaded truck
- Chicago loading
- Parking, elevator and building rules settled before the truck arrives
What it costs to move from Chicago to Georgia
| Home | Typical weight | Linehaul planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Few items | about 1,200 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| Studio | about 2,000 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| 1 bedroom | about 3,000 lb | $1,400 to $2,250 |
| 2 bedroom | about 5,500 lb | $2,600 to $4,100 |
| 3 bedroom | about 8,500 lb | $4,000 to $6,350 |
| 4 bedroom | about 12,000 lb | $5,600 to $9,000 |
At this distance, a smaller share of your bill goes to miles, so access and packing make up more of it. Get your access details right and your estimate should hold up well.
Delivering in metro Atlanta
Atlanta sprawls. A delivery to Alpharetta and one to Decatur are quite different days, so use your exact address when getting a price.
- Traffic: I-75, I-85 and the I-285 perimeter are heavily congested at rush hour, so arrival windows can shift.
- Intown streets: older neighborhoods can have narrow streets and big trees, sometimes requiring a shuttle.
- Suburban HOAs: many subdivisions have rules on truck parking. Check yours.
Savannah and the rest of the state
Savannah adds about 250 miles beyond Atlanta. Historic downtown streets are tight, and hurricane season affects the coast from June through November. Enter your city in the form to adjust the range.
Climate and first weeks
Georgia summers are hot and humid. Move-in day goes more easily with an early start, and it helps to set the air conditioning before furniture arrives.
Georgia's top income tax rate is 5.19%, a little above the 4.95% flat rate in Illinois, so check how the change affects you. Retirees should look at the state's retirement income rules, and it's worth asking a tax professional.