LTL Freight Shipping in Chicago, IL

In our live quotes, one 500 lb pallet from Chicago had a median standard quote of $401 to $751 depending on the lane, from Indianapolis (181 miles) to Seattle (2,071 miles). Four pallets of 2,000 lb had medians of $615 to $1,946. Class, accessorials and ship date change the price, so request quotes for your own freight.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100 priced for a 10 November pickup, Chicago to Boston: lowest $388, median $554, middle half $517 to $673, typical transit 3 days (2 to 6). For four pallets (2,000 lb) the median was $1,317. Use the quote form for your own shipment.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100 priced for a 10 November pickup, Chicago to New York: lowest $434, median $724, middle half $567 to $876, typical transit 3 days (2 to 6). For four pallets (2,000 lb) the median was $1,668. Use the quote form for your own shipment.

Median quotes for one 500 lb pallet were Kansas City $448 (510 miles), Minneapolis $440 (412 miles), St. Louis $436 (297 miles), Detroit $422 (282 miles), Indianapolis $401 (181 miles). These Midwest lanes usually move in one to three days.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100, Denver to Chicago: lowest $412, median $506, middle half $460 to $543, typical transit 2 days (2 to 5). This is a snapshot for a 10 November pickup; the cheapest carrier changes by lane and date.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100, Los Angeles to Chicago: lowest $462, median $651, middle half $564 to $729, typical transit 4 days (3 to 7). This is a snapshot for a 10 November pickup; the cheapest carrier changes by lane and date.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100, Houston to Chicago: lowest $364, median $506, middle half $448 to $591, typical transit 3 days (2 to 6). This is a snapshot for a 10 November pickup; the cheapest carrier changes by lane and date.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100, Newark to Chicago: lowest $351, median $487, middle half $427 to $544, typical transit 2 days (2 to 5). This is a snapshot for a 10 November pickup; the cheapest carrier changes by lane and date.

For one 500 lb pallet at class 100, Columbus to Chicago: lowest $324, median $415, middle half $382 to $493, typical transit 1 days (1 to 3). This is a snapshot for a 10 November pickup; the cheapest carrier changes by lane and date.

In our quotes the median standard transit was 1 day for Indianapolis; 1 day for St. Louis; 2 days for Kansas City; 3 days for New York; 3 days for Boston; 3 days for Houston; 4 days for Los Angeles. Transit is counted in days from pickup, and a guaranteed service can be faster for a premium.

Most large national carriers and many regional carriers have terminals in the Chicago area. Which one is cheapest depends on the lane, the weight and the freight class, and in our quotes the median price was well above the lowest on a typical lane, so comparing is worth it. You see carrier names when you book.

Full-service LTL means a carrier with its own terminal network that picks up, consolidates, line-hauls and delivers your pallets, usually priced by freight class. It differs from volume LTL, which is priced by the space the freight takes up and suits larger shipments.

Volume LTL is a pricing style for larger LTL shipments, often six pallets or more, based on the linear feet of trailer space rather than the freight class. It can be cheaper than standard LTL or a truckload for some lanes but is often slower. Compare it with standard quotes.

No. LTL moves through a terminal network on a schedule, with transit measured in days. For same-day delivery, a dedicated van or truck is the option, and you can request one from our expedited freight service.

Temperature-controlled LTL is a separate service from the dry freight priced on this page, with fewer carriers and higher rates. Tell us it is temperature-controlled in the quote request so we match it with the right carriers.

Only if the site has no loading dock. In our liftgate tests the service added about $75 to $108 per shipment, and a residential address added more. Read our liftgate delivery guide.

Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes and the weight in the form at the top of this page, then add the details of your freight. A freight specialist follows up with your quotes. For a quick estimate, use the freight cost calculator.