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
$1.92/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.88/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees modest seasonal freight demand increase as back-to-school and industrial production ramp up. Chicago-Baltimore corridor maintains steady demand with moderate capacity constraints typical for this period.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carriers on this established corridor maintain adequate capacity with typical summer utilization rates, though spot market premiums are emerging mid-week.
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