Rates / Richmond to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is $1,815 and the flatbed rate is $2,195 for about 773 miles.

Richmond to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,815$1,746 – $1,884$2.35
Flatbed$2,195$2,112 – $2,278$2.84
Reefer$2,138$2,057 – $2,219$2.77
Box Truck$1,604$1,543 – $1,665$2.07

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

What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is about $1,815 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,746 to $1,884. The lane runs roughly 773 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is $1,815 all-in ($1,746 to $1,884), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is $2,195 all-in ($2,112 to $2,278), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

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Richmond to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is about $1,815 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,746 to $1,884. The lane runs roughly 773 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is $1,815 all-in ($1,746 to $1,884), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is $2,195 all-in ($2,112 to $2,278), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL runs about $2,138 all-in, with a range of $2,057 to $2,219.

05How much does a box truck cost from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL costs about $1,604 all-in, typically between $1,543 and $1,665.

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

The truck route from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is approximately 773 miles, which is usually about a 2-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Richmond 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 Richmond 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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