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
$1.87/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.84/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Baltimore-Chicago corridor typically experiences seasonal strength in early October as pre-holiday inventory builds increase demand. Moderate capacity tightening from carrier repositioning post-harvest season supports modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-tier carrier availability on this established lane with balanced supply-demand typical for early fall, though some equipment shortage from agricultural transport pulls capacity northbound.
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