Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Rochester, MN power only rate
$1,528power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.53
- Distance
- 337 mi
- Typical range
- $1,329–$1,727
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Rochester price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,218
- Fuel
- $310
- All-in estimate
- $1,528
Return trip
Rochester → Chicago$1,324This direction runs 15% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in MN prices below it.
Chicago to Rochester by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,783 | $5.29 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,130 | $6.32 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,235 | $6.63 | |
| Step deck | $2,452 | $7.27 | |
| Power only | $1,528 | $4.53 | |
| Hotshot | $1,151 | $3.42 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,146 | $3.40 | |
| Sprinter van | $713 | $2.12 |
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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 Rochester
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,088 | $2.69 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,154 | $3.38 |
| Houston, TX | $2,964 | $2.52 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,985 | $1.99 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,642 | $2.41 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,123 | $2.50 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,115 | $3.38 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,499 | $2.62 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Rochester, MN?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Rochester, MN is estimated at $1,528 all-in in October 2026, or $4.53 a mile over about 337 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,329 and $1,727.
How far is Chicago, IL from Rochester, MN by truck?
About 337 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 $310 of the $1,528 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,218 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Rochester, MN to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,324, which makes Chicago, IL to Rochester, 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 →