Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Mesquite, TX power only rate
$2,947power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.15
- Distance
- 937 mi
- Typical range
- $2,564–$3,330
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Mesquite price history
- 3 months
- +14.2%
- 1 year
- +25.0%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,086
- Fuel
- $861
- All-in estimate
- $2,947
Return trip
Mesquite → Chicago$2,189This direction runs 35% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Chicago to Mesquite by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $3,355 | $3.58 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,999 | $4.27 | |
| 48' flatbed | $4,081 | $4.35 | |
| Step deck | $4,452 | $4.75 | |
| Power only | $2,947 | $3.15 | |
| Hotshot | $2,224 | $2.37 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,185 | $2.33 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,342 | $1.43 |
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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 Mesquite
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,851 | $2.40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,809 | $3.23 |
| Houston, TX | $954 | $3.73 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,074 | $1.96 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,260 | $2.14 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,043 | $3.47 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,582 | $3.26 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2,044 | $1.94 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Mesquite, TX?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Mesquite, TX is estimated at $2,947 all-in in October 2026, or $3.15 a mile over about 937 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,564 and $3,330.
How far is Chicago, IL from Mesquite, TX by truck?
About 937 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 $861 of the $2,947 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,086 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Mesquite, TX to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,189, which makes Chicago, IL to Mesquite, TX 35% 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 →