Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Allentown, PA power only rate
$3,068power only
+5.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.06
- Distance
- 755 mi
- Typical range
- $2,669–$3,467
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Allentown price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,374
- Fuel
- $694
- All-in estimate
- $3,068
Return trip
Allentown → Chicago$1,742This direction runs 76% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Chicago to Allentown by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $3,508 | $4.65 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $4,183 | $5.54 | |
| 48' flatbed | $4,290 | $5.68 | |
| Step deck | $4,685 | $6.20 | |
| Power only | $3,068 | $4.06 | |
| Hotshot | $2,314 | $3.07 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,280 | $3.02 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,403 | $1.86 |
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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
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,527 | $4.16 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,606 | $2.72 |
| Houston, TX | $3,375 | $3.05 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,217 | $3.06 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,168 | $4.03 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,704 | $3.00 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,535 | $2.72 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,960 | $3.14 |
More lanes into Allentown
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $834 | $8.78 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,505 | $3.74 |
| Houston, TX | $4,423 | $2.79 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,288 | $2.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,889 | $2.75 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,373 | $3.75 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,272 | $2.80 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2,278 | $2.45 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Allentown, PA?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Allentown, PA is estimated at $3,068 all-in in October 2026, or $4.06 a mile over about 755 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,669 and $3,467.
How far is Chicago, IL from Allentown, PA by truck?
About 755 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 $694 of the $3,068 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,374 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Allentown, PA to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,742, which makes Chicago, IL to Allentown, PA 76% 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 →