Seattle to Chicago Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/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 due to back-to-school logistics and summer peak season, while driver availability remains constrained. Seattle-Chicago is a long-haul lane with consistent demand from retail and manufacturing sectors.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Regional carriers maintain steady utilization on this major cross-country corridor, with slight tightness in capacity due to summer peak season offsetting moderate overall truck supply.

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