Rates / Seattle to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is $4,750 and the flatbed rate is $5,744 for about 2166 miles.

Seattle to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$4,750$4,598 – $4,902$2.19
Flatbed$5,744$5,560 – $5,928$2.65
Reefer$5,597$5,418 – $5,776$2.58
Box Truck$4,198$4,064 – $4,332$1.94

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

What is the freight rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is about $4,750 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,598 to $4,902. The lane runs roughly 2166 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is $4,750 all-in ($4,598 to $4,902), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is $5,744 all-in ($5,560 to $5,928), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Seattle to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is about $4,750 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $4,598 to $4,902. The lane runs roughly 2166 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is $4,750 all-in ($4,598 to $4,902), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is $5,744 all-in ($5,560 to $5,928), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL runs about $5,597 all-in, with a range of $5,418 to $5,776.

05How much does a box truck cost from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costs about $4,198 all-in, typically between $4,064 and $4,332.

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

The truck route from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is approximately 2166 miles, which is usually about a 4-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Seattle 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 Seattle 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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