Denver to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Denver–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.62/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.68/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically sees moderate seasonal softening as summer peak demand declines and carrier capacity normalizes. The Denver-Chicago lane experiences elevated competition during this period with increased carrier availability.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August carrier availability is balanced on this corridor; sufficient capacity exists but not oversupplied, with normal seasonal demand patterns supporting steady utilization.
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