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
$1.85/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)
August typically sees increased freight demand heading into fall peak season, with Houston's petrochemical and port activity driving consistent demand. Summer construction season and back-to-school logistics create moderate upward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Houston is a major two-way lane with consistent carrier availability; southbound typically has slight capacity tightness due to higher demand for Houston's distribution hubs, but not critically constrained in August.
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