Chicago to Seattle Freight Rates

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)

Chicago-Seattle corridor typically experiences moderate spring demand uptick in May as retail inventory replenishment increases westbound traffic. Seasonal capacity tightening and fuel cost stability support slight rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-May typically sees balanced carrier availability on this long-haul lane with steady demand from both retail and e-commerce fulfillment centers in the Pacific Northwest.