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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +4.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +4.2% (rates rising)
August typically sees increased freight demand as back-to-school and pre-Labor Day inventory movements peak, while summer construction season reduces available capacity on this major cross-country lane. Supply constraints from driver availability and equipment repositioning support modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Chicago-LA is a high-demand corridor experiencing seasonal capacity constraints due to peak summer freight volumes and limited westbound backhaul availability.
Track this lane in real time
Get daily rate alerts, instant briefs, and carrier risk scores for Chicago–Los Angeles — free for up to 3 lanes.
Start free — no credit card requiredAlready have an account? Sign in