Chicago, Illinois to Minneapolis, Minnesota Freight Shipping
Chicago → Minneapolis Freight Rates
| Mode | Typical Rate |
|---|---|
| LTL | $280 - $510 |
| FTL Dry Van | $900 - $1,200 |
| Flatbed | $1,150 - $1,450 |
| Reefer | $1,150 - $1,500 |
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 Minneapolis, MN covers about 462 miles on the I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor, with full-truckload transit in 2-3 days. LTL (less-than-truckload) runs $280 - $510 for palletized shipments, full truckload dry van from $900 - $1,200, and flatbed from $1,150 - $1,450. Pickup is available throughout the Chicago metro with delivery anywhere in the Minneapolis area. Typical freight moving out of Chicago includes Finance and Manufacturing; Minneapolis commonly receives Finance and Healthcare. Freight is priced by weight, NMFC class (for LTL), and distance, with accessorials like liftgate, residential delivery, and limited-access handled up front. Compare LTL vs full-truckload vs reefer pricing for the Chicago–Minneapolis lane instantly, then book with FMCSA-licensed carriers backed by cargo insurance.
Typical freight from Chicago
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Tech
Typical freight into Minneapolis
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Retail
Every Chicago–Minneapolis shipment includes
- FMCSA-licensed carrier matching
- Cargo insurance & Bill of Lading
- Freight class verification (LTL)
- Accessorial & appointment handling