Chicago to Philadelphia Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Philadelphia 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)
May seasonal demand increases freight volumes as shippers prepare for summer peak; Chicago-Philadelphia is a major intermodal corridor with constrained capacity due to driver shortages and increased manufacturing activity in the Northeast.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Regional carrier availability remains limited on this eastbound lane with strong demand from automotive and consumer goods shippers competing for limited truck capacity.
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