Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI power only rate
$1,101power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.32
- Distance
- 207 mi
- Typical range
- $958–$1,245
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to East Lansing price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $911
- Fuel
- $190
- All-in estimate
- $1,101
Return trip
East Lansing → Chicago$1,014This direction runs 9% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in MI prices below it.
Chicago to East Lansing by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,304 | $6.30 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,559 | $7.53 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,661 | $8.02 | |
| Step deck | $1,827 | $8.83 | |
| Power only | $1,101 | $5.32 | |
| Hotshot | $829 | $4.00 | |
| 26' box truck | $832 | $4.02 | |
| Sprinter van | $522 | $2.52 |
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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 East Lansing
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,872 | $2.82 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,008 | $3.09 |
| Houston, TX | $2,975 | $2.33 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,454 | $1.81 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,571 | $2.56 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,262 | $2.30 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,930 | $3.10 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,690 | $2.38 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI is estimated at $1,101 all-in in October 2026, or $5.32 a mile over about 207 mi. Quotes typically land between $958 and $1,245.
How far is Chicago, IL from East Lansing, MI by truck?
About 207 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 $190 of the $1,101 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $911 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,014, which makes Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI 9% 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 →