Chicago to Denver Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Denver 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)
October typically sees seasonal demand uptick from retail freight movements and harvest season logistics. Chicago-Denver corridor remains a primary trade lane with moderate capacity constraints expected mid-month.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago hub maintains steady carrier availability on westbound lanes, though Denver-bound volume competition moderately restricts negotiating power for shippers.
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