Baltimore to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Baltimore–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August seasonality typically drives modest rate increases due to back-to-school inventory movement and summer peak shipping. Baltimore-Chicago corridor sees steady Midwest distribution demand with moderate carrier availability constraints.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August typically shows balanced supply-demand dynamics on this lane with adequate carrier availability but selective rejection of loads offering below-market rates.
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