Salt Lake City to Chicago Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.15/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

July summer peak season typically drives increased freight demand and capacity constraints on major east-west corridors. Mid-week spot market strengthening as shippers accelerate shipments ahead of potential rate increases.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Summer peak season combined with driver retention challenges and increased consumer goods demand limits available dry van capacity on this high-volume 1,550-mile lane.

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