Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Chicago Heights, IL to New York, NY step deck rate
$5,340step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $6.33
- Distance
- 844 mi
- Typical range
- $4,486–$6,194
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago Heights to New York price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.8%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $4,489
- Fuel
- $851
- All-in estimate
- $5,340
Return trip
New York → Chicago Heights$3,248This direction runs 64% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NY prices above it.
Chicago Heights to New York by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,012 | $4.75 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $4,783 | $5.67 | |
| 48' flatbed | $4,892 | $5.80 | |
| Step deck | $5,340 | $6.33 | |
| Power only | $3,517 | $4.17 | |
| Hotshot | $2,653 | $3.14 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,610 | $3.09 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,605 | $1.90 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Chicago Heights
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,224 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $4,981 | $4.60 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,682 | $4.52 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,800 | $6.15 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,460 | $4.49 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,116 | $3.99 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,409 | $4.77 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $6,772 | $6.83 |
More lanes into New York
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $16,569 | $5.71 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,354 | $6.32 |
| Houston, TX | $7,197 | $4.30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,403 | $3.33 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,342 | $14.74 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,900 | $4.23 |
| San Diego, CA | $16,373 | $5.72 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,989 | $4.32 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago Heights, IL to New York, NY?
A Step deck from Chicago Heights, IL to New York, NY is estimated at $5,340 all-in in October 2026, or $6.33 a mile over about 844 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,486 and $6,194.
How far is Chicago Heights, IL from New York, NY by truck?
About 844 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $851 of the $5,340 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $4,489 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from New York, NY to Chicago Heights, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,248, which makes Chicago Heights, IL to New York, NY 64% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →