Chicago to Atlanta Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Atlanta corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Late spring seasonal demand typically drives rates upward as retailers prepare for summer inventory. Chicago-Atlanta corridor shows moderate headhaul economics with balanced return loads.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May typically balances regional demand with adequate carrier supply on this major corridor; neither acute shortage nor significant excess capacity.
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