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Illinois Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Illinois (IL). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, and beyond.

Illinois freight rates by equipment

Sample market rates for common Illinois lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.

EquipmentIntra-ILIL → TX$/mile
Dry Van$331 – $369$1,818 – $1,962$2.05
Flatbed$425 – $475$2,262 – $2,440$2.55
Reefer$402 – $448$2,084 – $2,248$2.35
Box Truck$260 – $290$1,640 – $1,770$1.85

Illinois freight rates by trailer type

Dry Van rates in Illinois

Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Illinois.

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Flatbed rates in Illinois

Market flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Illinois.

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Reefer rates in Illinois

Market reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Illinois.

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Box Truck rates in Illinois

Market box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Illinois.

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Popular Illinois freight lanes

Chicago, IL
Joliet, IL
Rockford, IL
Peoria, IL
  • Chicago, IL → Dallas, TX freight rates
  • Chicago, IL → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
  • Chicago, IL → Atlanta, GA freight rates
  • Intra-state Illinois short-haul and regional rates
  • Chicago, IL long-haul cross-country freight

How Illinois freight rates are calculated

Illinois freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Chicago. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Illinois shipment.

Looking for dry van rates in Illinois, flatbed rates out of Chicago, reefer rates into Illinois, or box truck pricing inside Illinois? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.

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Illinois freight rates FAQ

What are average freight rates per mile in Illinois?+

Dry van freight out of Illinois generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside IL price higher per mile than long-haul runs.

How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Illinois?+

A full truckload from Chicago, IL typically ranges from a few hundred dollars on short intrastate runs to several thousand on cross-country lanes. Run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current range.

Which cities in Illinois have the most freight?+

Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Peoria are the primary freight markets in Illinois, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.

Why did my Illinois freight rate change?+

Truckload pricing in IL moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.

How do I get a freight quote for a Illinois lane?+

Enter your pickup city and state, delivery city and state, and trailer type in the free Logistics Market rate tool and you will get a market range instantly.

Still guessing what your lane should cost? Get a free market freight rate in seconds.

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