Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Indianola, IA power only rate
$1,448power only
+5.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.01
- Distance
- 361 mi
- Typical range
- $1,260–$1,636
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Indianola price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,116
- Fuel
- $332
- All-in estimate
- $1,448
Return trip
Indianola → Chicago$1,299This direction runs 12% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in IA prices below it.
Chicago to Indianola by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,686 | $4.67 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,014 | $5.58 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,109 | $5.84 | |
| Step deck | $2,312 | $6.41 | |
| Power only | $1,448 | $4.01 | |
| Hotshot | $1,091 | $3.02 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,085 | $3.01 | |
| Sprinter van | $675 | $1.87 |
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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 Indianola
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,925 | $2.43 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,269 | $3.09 |
| Houston, TX | $2,266 | $2.38 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,478 | $1.83 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,483 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,404 | $2.35 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,195 | $3.10 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,837 | $2.52 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Indianola, IA?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Indianola, IA is estimated at $1,448 all-in in October 2026, or $4.01 a mile over about 361 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,260 and $1,636.
How far is Chicago, IL from Indianola, IA by truck?
About 361 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 $332 of the $1,448 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,116 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Indianola, IA to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,299, which makes Chicago, IL to Indianola, IA 12% 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 →