Chicago, IL to Newark, NJ Freight Shipping (2026) — LTL & FTL Rates | KeepShippin

    Chicago, Illinois to Newark, New Jersey Freight Shipping

    913 miles3-4 days (FTL)I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor
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    Chicago → Newark Freight Rates

    ModeTypical Rate
    LTL$380 - $710
    FTL Dry Van$1,750 - $2,200
    Flatbed$2,200 - $2,650
    Reefer$2,200 - $2,800

    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 Newark, NJ covers about 913 miles on the I-80 / I-90 Midwest Corridor, with full-truckload transit in 3-4 days. LTL (less-than-truckload) runs $380 - $710 for palletized shipments, full truckload dry van from $1,750 - $2,200, and flatbed from $2,200 - $2,650. This lane often prices as a backhaul — carriers repositioning toward Newark can offer competitive rates versus the primary headhaul direction. Typical freight moving out of Chicago includes Finance and Manufacturing; Newark commonly receives Logistics and Finance. Every shipment includes a Bill of Lading and cargo insurance, with pickups available within 1–3 business days of booking. KeepShippin handles Chicago–Newark freight end to end: carrier matching, accessorials, documentation, and delivery. Free instant quote — no phone call required.

    Typical freight from Chicago

    • Finance
    • Manufacturing
    • Tech

    Typical freight into Newark

    • Logistics
    • Finance
    • Insurance

    Every Chicago–Newark shipment includes

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

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