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Dry Van Freight Rates in Illinois

Current per-mile dry van freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Illinois (IL). Rates flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Chicago and Joliet.

$2.05/ mile · Dry Van baseline

Sample dry van rates from Illinois

LaneMilesMarket range$/mile
Intra-IL (regional)50$331 – $369$2.42
IL → TX1,002$1,818 – $1,962$1.89
IL → CA2,103$3,589 – $3,827$1.76
IL → GA731$1,327 – $1,431$1.89
IL → FL1,205$2,056 – $2,192$1.76

Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact dry van rate on your lane.

Top Illinois dry van freight hubs

Chicago, IL
Joliet, IL
Rockford, IL
Peoria, IL

What drives dry van rates in Illinois

Illinois dry van freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical dry van loads in Illinois include retail goods, packaged food, paper products. Shippers using dry van equipment out of Chicago usually price at or near the $2.05/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.

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Q&A

Dry Van freight rates in Illinois — FAQ

01What is the average dry van rate per mile in Illinois?+

Dry Van freight in Illinois generally prices near $2.05 per mile, with short runs inside IL carrying a per-mile premium and long hauls amortizing lower.

02How much does dry van shipping cost from Chicago, IL?+

Cost depends on distance and timing. Minimums for dry van freight start around $350; run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current market range.

03Which Illinois markets have the most dry van capacity?+

Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Peoria carry the deepest dry van capacity in Illinois, so rates out of those markets are usually more competitive.

04What drives dry van rates in IL up or down?+

Fuel prices, seasonality, weather, and the balance of inbound versus outbound freight in Illinois all move dry van pricing week to week.

05Is this a binding dry van freight quote?+

No. These are non-binding market benchmarks for budgeting and negotiation. Use the rate tool for a current market range on your specific lane.

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