Chicago to Minneapolis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the ChicagoMinneapolis corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.78/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.74/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

May seasonal demand uptick combined with spring freight acceleration typically pushes rates northward on Midwest corridors. Chicago-Minneapolis remains a steady lane with moderate competitive pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Midwest regional carriers maintain steady availability on this 350-mile lane with typical spring-season driver utilization and reasonable backhaul opportunities.

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