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
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare for back-to-school inventory buildup and peak summer e-commerce activity. Chicago-LA corridor remains consistently tight due to California regulations and high shipper demand.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Limited westbound capacity on this major lane due to California CARB compliance requirements restricting older equipment and strong consumer demand driving freight volumes.
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