Chicago–Naperville–Elgin metro → New York–Newark–Jersey City metro · 790 miles
| Route | Chicago, Illinois → New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Distance | 790 miles |
| Lane Type | regional |
| Lane Direction | 📈 Headhaul (higher demand, higher rates) |
| Peak Season | Q4 holiday season (Oct–Dec), Q2 produce season |
| Active Carriers | ~850 carriers serving this lane |
Chicago to New York is one of the most active short-haul lanes in the US Midwest–Northeast corridor. The NYC metro is the nation's largest consumption market with limited warehousing, creating consistent inbound freight demand. High toll costs (I-80/I-90 corridor) and NYC congestion add $150–300 to effective linehaul costs.
NYC delivery surcharges apply from most LTL carriers ($50–150/shipment). Consider New Jersey distribution centers to avoid NYC surcharges for last-mile delivery. FTL rates include driver layover risk if delivering to Manhattan.
The following carriers maintain regular capacity on the Chicago–New York corridor:
The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:
This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.
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