Chicago to Salt Lake City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Salt Lake City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.15/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees seasonal demand uptick from retail back-to-school inventory and construction material shipments to Mountain West regions. Moderate capacity tightening expected as summer freight peaks before Labor Day.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Salt Lake City is a well-served lane with adequate carrier participation, though westbound loads remain more available than eastbound returns.
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