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
$1.78/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.72/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August peak season demand coupled with typical summer driver vacations and equipment maintenance cycles create modest capacity tightening on this major midwest-to-mountain corridor. Spot rates trending upward as shippers compete for limited availability.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Denver is a well-serviced lane with consistent carrier presence, but August holiday schedules and construction season in mountain passes moderately reduce available capacity.
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