Los Angeles to Chicago Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Los AngelesChicago corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.65/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

LA-Chicago corridor typically experiences spring demand uptick from retail restocking and seasonal agricultural transport. Carrier capacity remains moderately constrained post-summer peak with fuel costs stable.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This major East-West lane maintains consistent carrier interest with balanced supply-demand dynamics typical for May, though westbound empties create slight eastbound tightness.

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