Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $2.40–$3.00 per mile (all-in) for dry van.
- Seasonality
- Year-round consistent — auto-parts JIT demand smooths seasonality.
Lane guide · Dry van · 470 mi
Nashville, TN to Chicago, IL
Nashville → Chicago is a steady auto-parts-driven dry van lane. Just-in-time manufacturer tenders make this a Monday/Tuesday-heavy lane with consistent volume.
- Mileage
- 470 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Dry van
- Origin
- Nashville, TN
- Destination
- Chicago, IL
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Chicago → Nashville at $2.30–$2.80/mi runs strong on manufacturer freight.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, Arrive Logistics, RXO, Werner, Western Express, TQL are most active.
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The current Nashville to Chicago freight rate band is $2.40–$3.00 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.
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