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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
May seasonal demand typically increases with summer freight push and agricultural/retail restocking, while carrier capacity remains moderately constrained. Fuel costs and driver availability support modest upward pressure on Chicago-Houston rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Houston is a high-volume corridor with consistent carrier availability; moderate tightness expected due to competing regional freight demand and limited backhaul optimization southbound.
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