St. Louis to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the St. Louis–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
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)
October typically sees pre-holiday demand uptick and seasonal capacity tightening as carriers position for Q4. St. Louis-Chicago corridor is a core regional lane with consistent freight demand.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Midwest regional freight remains steady with moderate carrier availability; peak season headwinds offset by normal fall freight volumes on this well-served corridor.
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