Rates / Chicago to Oakland
Updated October 29, 2026

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

Today the all-in dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $5,061 and the flatbed rate is $6,121 for about 2308 miles.

Chicago to Oakland rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$5,061$4,899 – $5,223$2.19
Flatbed$6,121$5,925 – $6,317$2.65
Reefer$5,964$5,773 – $6,155$2.58
Box Truck$4,473$4,330 – $4,616$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 Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is about $5,061 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,899 to $5,223. The lane runs roughly 2308 miles.

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

The dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $5,061 all-in ($4,899 to $5,223), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

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

The flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $6,121 all-in ($5,925 to $6,317), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Chicago to Oakland freight rate FAQ

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

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is about $5,061 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,899 to $5,223. The lane runs roughly 2308 miles.

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

The dry van rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $5,061 all-in ($4,899 to $5,223), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

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

The flatbed rate from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is $6,121 all-in ($5,925 to $6,317), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA runs about $5,964 all-in, with a range of $5,773 to $6,155.

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

A box truck from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA costs about $4,473 all-in, typically between $4,330 and $4,616.

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

The truck route from Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA is approximately 2308 miles, which is usually about a 5-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Chicago to Oakland 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 Oakland 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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