Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Papillion, NE power only rate
$1,827power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.55
- Distance
- 515 mi
- Typical range
- $1,590–$2,065
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Papillion price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,354
- Fuel
- $473
- All-in estimate
- $1,827
Return trip
Papillion → Chicago$1,738This direction runs 5% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NE prices below it.
Chicago to Papillion by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,108 | $4.09 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,515 | $4.88 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,606 | $5.06 | |
| Step deck | $2,852 | $5.54 | |
| Power only | $1,827 | $3.55 | |
| Hotshot | $1,377 | $2.67 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,363 | $2.65 | |
| Sprinter van | $843 | $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 | $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 Papillion
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,241 | $2.38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,849 | $3.13 |
| Houston, TX | $2,218 | $2.39 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,245 | $1.86 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,762 | $2.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,293 | $2.37 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,781 | $3.13 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,747 | $2.56 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Papillion, NE?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Papillion, NE is estimated at $1,827 all-in in October 2026, or $3.55 a mile over about 515 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,590 and $2,065.
How far is Chicago, IL from Papillion, NE by truck?
About 515 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 $473 of the $1,827 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,354 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Papillion, NE to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,738, which makes Chicago, IL to Papillion, NE 5% 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 →