Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van.
- Seasonality
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb.
Lane guide · Dry van · 1000 mi
Denver, CO to Chicago, IL
Denver → Chicago is the dominant Rocky Mountain → Midwest long-haul lane. Consumer-goods and ag-derived dry van flow eastbound, with consistent broker activity Monday through Wednesday.
- Mileage
- 1000 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Dry van
- Origin
- Denver, CO
- Destination
- Chicago, IL
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Chicago → Denver at $1.90–$2.40/mi — softer than outbound but workable.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Werner, RXO, TQL are most active.
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FAQ — Denver to Chicago
- What is the average rate for Denver to Chicago freight?
- The current Denver to Chicago freight rate band is $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van. 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 Denver to Chicago?
- Denver to Chicago is approximately 1000 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 Denver to Chicago?
- The dominant equipment on Denver to Chicago is dry van. Denver → Chicago is the dominant Rocky Mountain → Midwest long-haul lane. Consumer-goods and ag-derived dry van flow eastbound, with consistent broker activity Monday through Wednesday.
- Are there strong return loads from Chicago?
- Chicago → Denver at $1.90–$2.40/mi — softer than outbound but workable.
- Which brokers post the most Denver to Chicago loads?
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Werner, RXO, TQL are most active.
- When is Denver to Chicago freight strongest?
- Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb.
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