Rates / Indianapolis to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $638 and the flatbed rate is $771 for about 206 miles.

Indianapolis to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$638$603 – $673$3.10
Flatbed$771$729 – $813$3.74
Reefer$751$710 – $792$3.65
Box Truck$564$533 – $595$2.74

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

What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is about $638 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $603 to $673. The lane runs roughly 206 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $638 all-in ($603 to $673), or about $3.10 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $771 all-in ($729 to $813), or about $3.74 per mile, including fuel.

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Indianapolis to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is about $638 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $603 to $673. The lane runs roughly 206 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $638 all-in ($603 to $673), or about $3.10 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $771 all-in ($729 to $813), or about $3.74 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL runs about $751 all-in, with a range of $710 to $792.

05How much does a box truck cost from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costs about $564 all-in, typically between $533 and $595.

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

The truck route from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is approximately 206 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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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