Chicago to Seattle Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Seattle corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August peak season typically sees elevated demand for cross-country moves to Pacific Northwest. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position equipment ahead of back-to-school and early fall logistics peaks.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Seattle is a well-balanced lane with consistent carrier availability, though August seasonality creates moderate capacity constraints on premium service options.
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