Rates / Detroit to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is $764 and the flatbed rate is $924 for about 296 miles.

Detroit to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$764$730 – $798$2.58
Flatbed$924$882 – $966$3.12
Reefer$900$860 – $940$3.04
Box Truck$675$645 – $705$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 Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is about $764 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $730 to $798. The lane runs roughly 296 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is $764 all-in ($730 to $798), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is $924 all-in ($882 to $966), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Detroit to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is about $764 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $730 to $798. The lane runs roughly 296 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is $764 all-in ($730 to $798), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is $924 all-in ($882 to $966), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL runs about $900 all-in, with a range of $860 to $940.

05How much does a box truck cost from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL costs about $675 all-in, typically between $645 and $705.

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

The truck route from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 296 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Detroit 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 Detroit 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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