Chicago to Dallas Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the ChicagoDallas corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.89/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.86/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Chicago-Dallas corridor typically experiences moderate upward pressure in May as seasonal demand increases. Current capacity remains moderate with typical spring freight volumes building post-April lows.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard May conditions with balanced carrier supply relative to regional freight demand on this high-volume 900-mile lane.

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