Houston to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.72/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.68/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees increased freight demand as back-to-school and pre-Labor Day inventory builds drive shipper activity. Houston-Chicago is a major corridor with seasonal capacity tightening during peak summer logistics.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August demand supports steady carrier utilization on this high-volume lane, but not critically constrained as some routes experience during peak season.
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