Chicago to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal freight demand increases as retailers prepare for holiday inventory buildup, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. The Chicago-Houston corridor is a high-volume lane with consistent demand supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard regional carrier availability on this major corridor with reasonable balance between supply and demand, though spot rates command slight premiums over contract rates.
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