Rates / Omaha to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is $1,391 and the flatbed rate is $1,682 for about 539 miles.

Omaha to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,391$1,328 – $1,454$2.58
Flatbed$1,682$1,606 – $1,758$3.12
Reefer$1,639$1,565 – $1,713$3.04
Box Truck$1,229$1,174 – $1,284$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 Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is about $1,391 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,328 to $1,454. The lane runs roughly 539 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is $1,391 all-in ($1,328 to $1,454), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is $1,682 all-in ($1,606 to $1,758), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Omaha to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is about $1,391 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,328 to $1,454. The lane runs roughly 539 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is $1,391 all-in ($1,328 to $1,454), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is $1,682 all-in ($1,606 to $1,758), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL runs about $1,639 all-in, with a range of $1,565 to $1,713.

05How much does a box truck cost from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL costs about $1,229 all-in, typically between $1,174 and $1,284.

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

The truck route from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is approximately 539 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Omaha 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 Omaha 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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