Rates & seasonality
- Directional 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.
- Brokers to research on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Werner, RXO, TQL are most active.
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The directional Denver to Chicago freight rate band in this editorial guide is $2.20–$2.70 per mile (all-in) for dry van. 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.
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.
A useful starting assumption for 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. 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, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Werner, RXO, TQL are most active. 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 Denver to Chicago is: Peak weeks: Sep–Nov. Softest: Jan–Feb. 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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