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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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.
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