Chicago, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin Freight Shipping
Chicago → Madison Freight Rates
| Mode | Typical Rate |
|---|---|
| LTL | $210 - $370 |
| FTL Dry Van | $650 - $850 |
| Flatbed | $750 - $1,000 |
| Reefer | $850 - $1,100 |
Rates are reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch. Accessorials (liftgate, residential, limited-access) and hazmat may adjust final pricing.
Freight shipping from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI covers about 159 miles on the I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor, with full-truckload transit in 1-2 days. LTL (less-than-truckload) runs $210 - $370 for palletized shipments, full truckload dry van from $650 - $850, and flatbed from $750 - $1,000. Freight volume on this lane runs fairly balanced in both directions. Typical freight moving out of Chicago includes Finance and Manufacturing; Madison commonly receives Government and Education. Every shipment includes a Bill of Lading and cargo insurance, with pickups available within 1–3 business days of booking. Compare LTL vs full-truckload vs reefer pricing for the Chicago–Madison lane instantly, then book with FMCSA-licensed carriers backed by cargo insurance.
Typical freight from Chicago
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Tech
Typical freight into Madison
- Government
- Education
- Tech
Every Chicago–Madison shipment includes
- FMCSA-licensed carrier matching
- Cargo insurance & Bill of Lading
- Freight class verification (LTL)
- Accessorial & appointment handling