Rates / Bakersfield to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is $4,776 and the flatbed rate is $5,776 for about 2178 miles.

Bakersfield to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$4,776$4,623 – $4,929$2.19
Flatbed$5,776$5,591 – $5,961$2.65
Reefer$5,628$5,448 – $5,808$2.58
Box Truck$4,221$4,086 – $4,356$1.94

All-in rates include line haul and fuel. Estimates from the Logistics Market rate model, recalibrated daily.

What is the freight rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is about $4,776 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,623 to $4,929. The lane runs roughly 2178 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is $4,776 all-in ($4,623 to $4,929), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is $5,776 all-in ($5,591 to $5,961), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Bakersfield to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is about $4,776 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,623 to $4,929. The lane runs roughly 2178 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is $4,776 all-in ($4,623 to $4,929), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is $5,776 all-in ($5,591 to $5,961), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL runs about $5,628 all-in, with a range of $5,448 to $5,808.

05How much does a box truck cost from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL costs about $4,221 all-in, typically between $4,086 and $4,356.

06How many miles is it from Bakersfield to Chicago by truck?+

The truck route from Bakersfield, CA to Chicago, IL is approximately 2178 miles, which is usually about a 4-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Bakersfield to Chicago rate include fuel?+

Yes. Every rate on this page is an all-in number that includes line haul and fuel surcharge. Accessorials such as detention, lumper, or tarping are extra.

08How often is the Bakersfield to Chicago freight rate updated?+

Daily. Logistics Market recalibrates its rate model every morning from publicly available market data and diesel prices, and this page updates automatically. Last updated October 29, 2026.

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