Seattle to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Seattle–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-summer freight demand typically strengthens in July as retailers prepare for back-to-school and Q3 peak season, pushing rates upward. Seattle-Chicago corridor experiences seasonal capacity tightening due to cross-country demand concentration.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Carriers maintain balanced capacity on this established lane, with slightly elevated demand from West Coast distribution but adequate supply from return loads.
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