Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Plattsmouth, NE power only rate
$1,805power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.57
- Distance
- 506 mi
- Typical range
- $1,570–$2,040
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Plattsmouth price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +33.2%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,340
- Fuel
- $465
- All-in estimate
- $1,805
Return trip
Plattsmouth → Chicago$1,717This direction runs 5% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NE prices below it.
Chicago to Plattsmouth by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,083 | $4.12 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,486 | $4.91 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,577 | $5.09 | |
| Step deck | $2,820 | $5.57 | |
| Power only | $1,805 | $3.57 | |
| Hotshot | $1,361 | $2.69 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,347 | $2.66 | |
| Sprinter van | $833 | $1.65 |
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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 Plattsmouth
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,221 | $2.38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,871 | $3.13 |
| Houston, TX | $2,195 | $2.40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,253 | $1.86 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,742 | $2.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,275 | $2.38 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,800 | $3.13 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,728 | $2.57 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Plattsmouth, NE?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Plattsmouth, NE is estimated at $1,805 all-in in October 2026, or $3.57 a mile over about 506 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,570 and $2,040.
How far is Chicago, IL from Plattsmouth, NE by truck?
About 506 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 $465 of the $1,805 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,340 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Plattsmouth, NE to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,717, which makes Chicago, IL to Plattsmouth, 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 →