Chicago to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Los Angeles 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
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Chicago-LA corridor typically experiences seasonal strength in May as retail prepares for summer demand. Moderate capacity tightening due to competing cross-country loads and increased e-commerce volumes.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Carriers have reasonable availability but preferred loads to coasts limit Chicago-LA penetration, creating modest upward rate pressure.
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