Rates & seasonality
- Directional 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.
- Brokers to research 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 directional Chicago to Dallas freight rate band in this editorial guide is $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van; $2.50–$3.10/mi for reefer. for the dominant equipment type. This is an editorial estimate, not a live quote or Numeo telemetry; rates fluctuate with broker tender volume, equipment, fuel, and the exact load. Use a dated live rate source before quoting or booking.
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.
A useful starting assumption for 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. Equipment fit still depends on the commodity, accessorials, and the individual posting.
Return-lane conditions change with capacity, equipment, fuel, and the individual posting. Use the directional guidance on this page as a planning prompt, then check live connected sources before committing to the outbound lane or a reposition.
Examples to research include C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt 360, RXO, TQL, Werner, Arrive Logistics are most active on this lane. This is an editorial list, not a live volume ranking or endorsement. Confirm the broker, payment terms, and current posting before booking.
The editorial seasonality note for Chicago to Dallas is: Peak weeks: Sep–Nov, Feb–May. Softest: late Dec, mid-July. Treat it as planning context only; current demand can change with weather, tenders, fuel, and capacity, so verify the live market before quoting.
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