St. Louis to Indianapolis Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.79/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late spring typically sees increased freight demand as shippers ramp up seasonal inventory. The St. Louis to Indianapolis corridor benefits from Midwest distribution hub activity, with modest upward pressure expected mid-May as carriers tighten capacity.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Regional carriers maintain steady availability on this well-traveled 288-mile lane, though spot market tightness emerges during peak weeks as vehicles reposition for summer demand.

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