Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Inver Grove Heights, MN step deck rate
$2,698step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $6.73
- Distance
- 401 mi
- Typical range
- $2,266–$3,130
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Inver Grove Heights price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,294
- Fuel
- $404
- All-in estimate
- $2,698
Return trip
Inver Grove Heights → Chicago$2,338This direction runs 15% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in MN prices below it.
Chicago to Inver Grove Heights by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,976 | $4.93 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,359 | $5.88 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,462 | $6.14 | |
| Step deck | $2,698 | $6.73 | |
| Power only | $1,701 | $4.24 | |
| Hotshot | $1,282 | $3.20 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,273 | $3.18 | |
| Sprinter van | $790 | $1.97 |
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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 | $5,354 | $6.32 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,224 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $5,061 | $4.58 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,698 | $4.51 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,827 | $6.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,529 | $4.47 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,123 | $3.99 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,470 | $4.75 |
More lanes into Inver Grove Heights
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4,760 | $4.00 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,019 | $4.97 |
| Houston, TX | $4,617 | $3.74 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,429 | $2.94 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,096 | $3.58 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,812 | $3.70 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,985 | $4.98 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,934 | $3.90 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Inver Grove Heights, MN?
A Step deck from Chicago, IL to Inver Grove Heights, MN is estimated at $2,698 all-in in October 2026, or $6.73 a mile over about 401 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,266 and $3,130.
How far is Chicago, IL from Inver Grove Heights, MN by truck?
About 401 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 $404 of the $2,698 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,294 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Inver Grove Heights, MN to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,338, which makes Chicago, IL to Inver Grove Heights, MN 15% 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 →