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
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Late spring typically sees increased freight demand as retail and manufacturing inventory rebuilds post-Q1. Houston-Chicago is a major lane with seasonal uplift in May, though summer peak demand hasn't yet materialized.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May capacity is balanced; carriers are moderately available but selective on loads given competing regional lanes and upcoming summer demand expectations.
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