Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Waverly, NE power only rate
$1,903power only
+5.8% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.49
- Distance
- 546 mi
- Typical range
- $1,656–$2,151
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Waverly price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.1%
- 5 years
- +33.2%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,401
- Fuel
- $502
- All-in estimate
- $1,903
Return trip
Waverly → Chicago$1,810This direction runs 5% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NE prices below it.
Chicago to Waverly by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,193 | $4.02 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,616 | $4.79 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,706 | $4.96 | |
| Step deck | $2,960 | $5.42 | |
| Power only | $1,903 | $3.49 | |
| Hotshot | $1,435 | $2.63 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,419 | $2.60 | |
| Sprinter van | $877 | $1.61 |
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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 Waverly
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,302 | $2.37 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,762 | $3.14 |
| Houston, TX | $2,185 | $2.40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,192 | $1.87 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,815 | $2.12 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,248 | $2.38 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,691 | $3.14 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,708 | $2.58 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Waverly, NE?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Waverly, NE is estimated at $1,903 all-in in October 2026, or $3.49 a mile over about 546 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,656 and $2,151.
How far is Chicago, IL from Waverly, NE by truck?
About 546 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 $502 of the $1,903 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,401 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Waverly, NE to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,810, which makes Chicago, IL to Waverly, 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 →