Chicago to Denver Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as shippers move inventory ahead of back-to-school season and summer peak. Chicago-Denver is a key cross-country lane with steady regional manufacturing and retail distribution flows.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard carrier availability on this major corridor with balanced supply and demand; typical seasonal uplift from summer shipping peaks but no acute capacity constraints.

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