Lane · SPRT · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR sprinter rate
$972sprinter
+2.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $1.64
- Distance
- 591 mi
- Typical range
- $817–$1,128
- Transit
- 1 day
Sprinter · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Forrest City price history
- 3 months
- +7.2%
- 1 year
- +17.2%
- 5 years
- +24.2%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $741
- Fuel
- $231
- All-in estimate
- $972
Return trip
Forrest City → Chicago$730This 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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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 | $1,609 | $1.90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,522 | $1.22 |
| Houston, TX | $1,532 | $1.39 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,353 | $1.38 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,447 | $1.84 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,678 | $1.36 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,491 | $1.22 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,347 | $1.43 |
More lanes into Forrest City
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,363 | $1.16 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,681 | $1.45 |
| Houston, TX | $705 | $1.33 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,238 | $0.86 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,137 | $1.04 |
| San Antonio, TX | $856 | $1.22 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,598 | $1.45 |
| Dallas, TX | $626 | $1.41 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR?
A Sprinter van from Chicago, IL to Forrest City, AR is estimated at $972 all-in in October 2026, or $1.64 a mile over about 591 mi. Quotes typically land between $817 and $1,128.
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 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $231 of the $972 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $741 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Forrest City, AR to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $730, 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 →