Columbus, Ohio to Chicago, Illinois Freight Shipping
Columbus → Chicago Freight Rates
| Mode | Typical Rate |
|---|---|
| LTL | $260 - $460 |
| FTL Dry Van | $700 - $950 |
| Flatbed | $900 - $1,100 |
| Reefer | $900 - $1,200 |
Rates are reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch. Accessorials (liftgate, residential, limited-access) and hazmat may adjust final pricing.
The Columbus to Chicago freight corridor spans roughly 359 miles on the I-70 Corridor. Palletized LTL shipments run $260 - $460, a dedicated dry-van truckload moves for $700 - $950, and temperature-controlled reefer freight runs $900 - $1,200. Pickup is available throughout the Columbus metro with delivery anywhere in the Chicago area. Typical freight moving out of Columbus includes Education and Insurance; Chicago commonly receives Finance 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. Compare LTL vs full-truckload vs reefer pricing for the Columbus–Chicago lane instantly, then book with FMCSA-licensed carriers backed by cargo insurance.
Typical freight from Columbus
- Education
- Insurance
- Tech
Typical freight into Chicago
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Tech
Every Columbus–Chicago shipment includes
- FMCSA-licensed carrier matching
- Cargo insurance & Bill of Lading
- Freight class verification (LTL)
- Accessorial & appointment handling