Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van; $2.50–$3.10/mi for reefer.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov, Feb–May. Softest: late Dec, mid-July.
Lane guide · Mixed · 920 mi
Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX
Chicago → Dallas is a balanced manufacturer/consumer-goods lane with strong dry van and reefer demand. One of the most-posted long-haul lanes on DAT, with consistent broker activity Monday through Thursday.
- Mileage
- 920 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Mixed
- Origin
- Chicago, IL
- Destination
- Dallas, TX
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Dallas → Chicago at $2.10–$2.60/mi for dry van — strong return volume.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt 360, RXO, TQL, Werner, Arrive Logistics are most active on this lane.
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FAQ — Chicago to Dallas
- What is the average rate for Chicago to Dallas freight?
- The current Chicago to Dallas freight rate band is $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van; $2.50–$3.10/mi for reefer. for the dominant equipment type. Rates fluctuate weekly with broker tender volume — install Numeo Spot (free) on DAT to see live market rates for this lane every time you search.
- How many miles is Chicago to Dallas?
- Chicago to Dallas is approximately 920 miles by the most common interstate route. Actual mileage varies by pickup and delivery zip code. The Numeo Spot Chrome extension calculates exact mileage, tolls, and deadhead for any DAT load you click on.
- What is the best equipment for Chicago to Dallas?
- The dominant equipment on Chicago to Dallas is mixed. Chicago → Dallas is a balanced manufacturer/consumer-goods lane with strong dry van and reefer demand. One of the most-posted long-haul lanes on DAT, with consistent broker activity Monday through Thursday.
- Are there strong return loads from Dallas?
- Dallas → Chicago at $2.10–$2.60/mi for dry van — strong return volume.
- Which brokers post the most Chicago to Dallas loads?
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt 360, RXO, TQL, Werner, Arrive Logistics are most active on this lane.
- When is Chicago to Dallas freight strongest?
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov, Feb–May. Softest: late Dec, mid-July.
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