Cincinnati to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Cincinnati–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Cincinnati-Chicago is a strong secondary corridor with consistent demand in May as spring freight volumes build. Moderate capacity tightness from regional carriers supporting modest upward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carrier availability is balanced but tightening as fleet utilization increases heading into peak summer season.
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