Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Chicago Heights, IL to San Jose, CA step deck rate
$8,583step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.96
- Distance
- 2,166 mi
- Typical range
- $7,209–$9,956
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago Heights to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +8.5%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $6,399
- Fuel
- $2,184
- All-in estimate
- $8,583
Return trip
San Jose → Chicago Heights$9,364This direction runs 8% below the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Chicago Heights to San Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,586 | $3.04 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,844 | $3.62 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,889 | $3.64 | |
| Step deck | $8,583 | $3.96 | |
| Power only | $5,858 | $2.70 | |
| Hotshot | $4,423 | $2.04 | |
| 26' box truck | $4,319 | $1.99 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,634 | $1.22 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $5,340 | $6.33 |
| 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 |
More lanes into San Jose
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,547 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,505 | $7.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,569 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $5,948 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,244 | $3.15 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,316 | $2.82 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,443 | $3.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,006 | $6.26 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago Heights, IL to San Jose, CA?
A Step deck from Chicago Heights, IL to San Jose, CA is estimated at $8,583 all-in in October 2026, or $3.96 a mile over about 2,166 mi. Quotes typically land between $7,209 and $9,956.
How far is Chicago Heights, IL from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 2,166 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 5 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,184 of the $8,583 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $6,399 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to Chicago Heights, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $9,364, which makes Chicago Heights, IL to San Jose, CA 8% cheaper. 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 →