Detroit to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
→ Flat (stable rates)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
→ Flat (stable rates)
Detroit-Chicago is a stable secondary lane with consistent demand from automotive and consumer goods shippers. August typically sees moderate seasonality with slight upward pressure from back-to-school inventory moves and summer production schedules.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carrier saturation is typical for this corridor; adequate but not excessive capacity with normal competitive pricing pressure from major carriers.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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