Rates / Wilmington to Chicago
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is $1,902 and the flatbed rate is $2,300 for about 810 miles.

Wilmington to Chicago rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,902$1,830 – $1,974$2.35
Flatbed$2,300$2,213 – $2,387$2.84
Reefer$2,241$2,156 – $2,326$2.77
Box Truck$1,681$1,617 – $1,745$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 Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is about $1,902 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,830 to $1,974. The lane runs roughly 810 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?

The dry van rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is $1,902 all-in ($1,830 to $1,974), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?

The flatbed rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is $2,300 all-in ($2,213 to $2,387), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

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Wilmington to Chicago freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is about $1,902 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,830 to $1,974. The lane runs roughly 810 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?+

The dry van rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is $1,902 all-in ($1,830 to $1,974), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?+

The flatbed rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is $2,300 all-in ($2,213 to $2,387), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL runs about $2,241 all-in, with a range of $2,156 to $2,326.

05How much does a box truck cost from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL?+

A box truck from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL costs about $1,681 all-in, typically between $1,617 and $1,745.

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

The truck route from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL is approximately 810 miles, which is usually about a 2-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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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