Rates / Chicago to Kansas City
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is $1,331 and the flatbed rate is $1,610 for about 516 miles.

Chicago to Kansas City rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,331$1,271 – $1,391$2.58
Flatbed$1,610$1,538 – $1,682$3.12
Reefer$1,569$1,498 – $1,640$3.04
Box Truck$1,176$1,123 – $1,229$2.28

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

What is the freight rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is about $1,331 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,271 to $1,391. The lane runs roughly 516 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?

The dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is $1,331 all-in ($1,271 to $1,391), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?

The flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is $1,610 all-in ($1,538 to $1,682), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Chicago to Kansas City freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is about $1,331 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,271 to $1,391. The lane runs roughly 516 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?+

The dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is $1,331 all-in ($1,271 to $1,391), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?+

The flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is $1,610 all-in ($1,538 to $1,682), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO runs about $1,569 all-in, with a range of $1,498 to $1,640.

05How much does a box truck cost from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO?+

A box truck from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO costs about $1,176 all-in, typically between $1,123 and $1,229.

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

The truck route from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is approximately 516 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Chicago to Kansas City 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 Chicago to Kansas City 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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