Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Blaine, MN power only rate
$1,766power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.16
- Distance
- 425 mi
- Typical range
- $1,537–$1,996
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Blaine price history
- 3 months
- +14.3%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,375
- Fuel
- $391
- All-in estimate
- $1,766
Return trip
Blaine → Chicago$1,531This direction runs 15% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in MN prices below it.
Chicago to Blaine by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,048 | $4.82 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,445 | $5.75 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,547 | $5.99 | |
| Step deck | $2,791 | $6.57 | |
| Power only | $1,766 | $4.16 | |
| Hotshot | $1,331 | $3.13 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,321 | $3.11 | |
| Sprinter van | $819 | $1.93 |
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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 Blaine
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,213 | $2.67 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,130 | $3.38 |
| Houston, TX | $3,148 | $2.49 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,004 | $1.98 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,766 | $2.38 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,282 | $2.48 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,112 | $3.38 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,666 | $2.58 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Blaine, MN?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Blaine, MN is estimated at $1,766 all-in in October 2026, or $4.16 a mile over about 425 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,537 and $1,996.
How far is Chicago, IL from Blaine, MN by truck?
About 425 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $391 of the $1,766 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,375 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Blaine, MN to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,531, which makes Chicago, IL to Blaine, MN 15% 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 →