Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Columbia, MO power only rate
$1,458power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.92
- Distance
- 372 mi
- Typical range
- $1,268–$1,647
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Columbia price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,116
- Fuel
- $342
- All-in estimate
- $1,458
Return trip
Columbia → Chicago$1,326This direction runs 10% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in MO prices below it.
Chicago to Columbia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,696 | $4.56 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,025 | $5.44 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,119 | $5.70 | |
| Step deck | $2,323 | $6.24 | |
| Power only | $1,458 | $3.92 | |
| Hotshot | $1,098 | $2.95 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,092 | $2.94 | |
| Sprinter van | $678 | $1.82 |
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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 Columbia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,793 | $2.41 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,331 | $3.05 |
| Houston, TX | $1,903 | $2.46 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,472 | $1.81 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,348 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,099 | $2.39 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,215 | $3.06 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,534 | $2.64 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Columbia, MO?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Columbia, MO is estimated at $1,458 all-in in October 2026, or $3.92 a mile over about 372 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,268 and $1,647.
How far is Chicago, IL from Columbia, MO by truck?
About 372 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 $342 of the $1,458 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,116 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Columbia, MO to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,326, which makes Chicago, IL to Columbia, MO 10% 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 →