Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR power only rate
$2,114power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.58
- Distance
- 591 mi
- Typical range
- $1,839–$2,389
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Forrest City price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +25.2%
- 5 years
- +33.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,571
- Fuel
- $543
- All-in estimate
- $2,114
Return trip
Forrest City → Chicago$1,588This direction runs 33% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in AR prices below it.
Chicago to Forrest City by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,430 | $4.11 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,899 | $4.91 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,992 | $5.06 | |
| Step deck | $3,272 | $5.54 | |
| Power only | $2,114 | $3.58 | |
| Hotshot | $1,594 | $2.70 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,575 | $2.66 | |
| Sprinter van | $972 | $1.64 |
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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 Forrest City
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,005 | $2.56 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,951 | $3.22 |
| Houston, TX | $1,529 | $2.88 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,738 | $1.91 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,505 | $2.30 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,868 | $2.67 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,765 | $3.23 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,351 | $3.05 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR is estimated at $2,114 all-in in October 2026, or $3.58 a mile over about 591 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,839 and $2,389.
How far is Chicago, IL from Forrest City, AR by truck?
About 591 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 $543 of the $2,114 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,571 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Forrest City, AR to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,588, which makes Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR 33% 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 →