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
$1.82/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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