Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Russellville, AR step deck rate
$3,445step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.40
- Distance
- 638 mi
- Typical range
- $2,894–$3,996
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Russellville price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,802
- Fuel
- $643
- All-in estimate
- $3,445
Return trip
Russellville → Chicago$2,588This direction runs 33% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in AR prices below it.
Chicago to Russellville by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,565 | $4.02 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,060 | $4.80 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,152 | $4.94 | |
| Step deck | $3,445 | $5.40 | |
| Power only | $2,235 | $3.50 | |
| Hotshot | $1,686 | $2.64 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,664 | $2.61 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,026 | $1.61 |
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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 Russellville
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4,894 | $3.74 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,119 | $4.79 |
| Houston, TX | $2,218 | $4.68 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,696 | $2.89 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,116 | $3.37 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,585 | $4.29 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,854 | $4.82 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,771 | $5.57 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Russellville, AR?
A Step deck from Chicago, IL to Russellville, AR is estimated at $3,445 all-in in October 2026, or $5.40 a mile over about 638 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,894 and $3,996.
How far is Chicago, IL from Russellville, AR by truck?
About 638 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 $643 of the $3,445 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,802 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Russellville, AR to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,588, which makes Chicago, IL to Russellville, AR 33% 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 →