Chicago, IL to Fort Worth, TX Freight Shipping (2026) — LTL & FTL Rates | KeepShippin

    Chicago, Illinois to Fort Worth, Texas Freight Shipping

    1071 miles3-4 days (FTL)I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor
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    Chicago → Fort Worth Freight Rates

    ModeTypical Rate
    LTL$420 - $780
    FTL Dry Van$2,050 - $2,550
    Flatbed$2,550 - $3,100
    Reefer$2,600 - $3,250

    Rates are reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch. Accessorials (liftgate, residential, limited-access) and hazmat may adjust final pricing.

    The Chicago to Fort Worth freight corridor spans roughly 1071 miles on the I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor. Palletized LTL shipments run $420 - $780, a dedicated dry-van truckload moves for $2,050 - $2,550, and temperature-controlled reefer freight runs $2,600 - $3,250. Pickup is available throughout the Chicago metro with delivery anywhere in the Fort Worth area. Typical freight moving out of Chicago includes Finance and Manufacturing; Fort Worth commonly receives Defense and Manufacturing. Freight is priced by weight, NMFC class (for LTL), and distance, with accessorials like liftgate, residential delivery, and limited-access handled up front. Get a free, instant freight quote for Chicago to Fort Worth in under 60 seconds — LTL, FTL, flatbed, and reefer, all reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch.

    Typical freight from Chicago

    • Finance
    • Manufacturing
    • Tech

    Typical freight into Fort Worth

    • Defense
    • Manufacturing
    • Aviation

    Every Chicago–Fort Worth shipment includes

    • FMCSA-licensed carrier matching
    • Cargo insurance & Bill of Lading
    • Freight class verification (LTL)
    • Accessorial & appointment handling

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