Chicago to Baltimore Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Baltimore corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal demand uptick from retail inventory builds and holiday freight positioning, with fall weather beginning to impact driver availability. The Chicago-Baltimore corridor experiences moderate capacity constraints as carriers prioritize higher-margin East Coast lanes.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-range capacity with steady carrier interest; typical for this secondary East Coast corridor during shoulder season demand periods.
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