Rates / Tampa to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is $2,757 and the flatbed rate is $3,334 for about 1257 miles.

Tampa to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$2,757$2,669 – $2,845$2.19
Flatbed$3,334$3,227 – $3,441$2.65
Reefer$3,248$3,144 – $3,352$2.58
Box Truck$2,436$2,358 – $2,514$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 Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is about $2,757 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $2,669 to $2,845. The lane runs roughly 1257 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is $2,757 all-in ($2,669 to $2,845), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is $3,334 all-in ($3,227 to $3,441), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Tampa to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is about $2,757 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $2,669 to $2,845. The lane runs roughly 1257 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is $2,757 all-in ($2,669 to $2,845), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is $3,334 all-in ($3,227 to $3,441), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL runs about $3,248 all-in, with a range of $3,144 to $3,352.

05How much does a box truck cost from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL costs about $2,436 all-in, typically between $2,358 and $2,514.

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

The truck route from Tampa, FL to Chicago, IL is approximately 1257 miles, which is usually about a 3-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Tampa 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 Tampa 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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