There are 3 ways to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane CHA - BHM
3h 7m$156–894Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chattanooga to Birminghamcar 146.4 mi
2h 25m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0622s / ...
6h 6m$88–125
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Chattanooga and Birmingham is 149 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham, including transfers.
Chattanooga to Birmingham bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 6m.
Chattanooga to Birmingham bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Birmingham is 1h behind Chattanooga. It is currently 10:16 PM in Chattanooga and 9:16 PM in Birmingham.
What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Birmingham is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chattanooga to Birmingham.
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