Chicago to Seattle Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

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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