Rates / Pittsburgh to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is $1,321 and the flatbed rate is $1,597 for about 512 miles.

Pittsburgh to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,321$1,262 – $1,380$2.58
Flatbed$1,597$1,525 – $1,669$3.12
Reefer$1,556$1,486 – $1,626$3.04
Box Truck$1,167$1,114 – $1,220$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 Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is about $1,321 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,262 to $1,380. The lane runs roughly 512 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is $1,321 all-in ($1,262 to $1,380), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is $1,597 all-in ($1,525 to $1,669), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Pittsburgh to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is about $1,321 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,262 to $1,380. The lane runs roughly 512 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is $1,321 all-in ($1,262 to $1,380), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is $1,597 all-in ($1,525 to $1,669), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL runs about $1,556 all-in, with a range of $1,486 to $1,626.

05How much does a box truck cost from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL costs about $1,167 all-in, typically between $1,114 and $1,220.

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

The truck route from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL is approximately 512 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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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