Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Chicago, IL to Wilson, NC power only rate
$2,991power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.77
- Distance
- 794 mi
- Typical range
- $2,603–$3,380
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Chicago to Wilson price history
- 3 months
- +14.2%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,261
- Fuel
- $730
- All-in estimate
- $2,991
Return trip
Wilson → Chicago$1,823This direction runs 64% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NC prices above it.
Chicago to Wilson by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $3,416 | $4.30 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $4,074 | $5.13 | |
| 48' flatbed | $4,172 | $5.25 | |
| Step deck | $4,556 | $5.74 | |
| Power only | $2,991 | $3.77 | |
| Hotshot | $2,256 | $2.84 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,221 | $2.80 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,366 | $1.72 |
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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 Wilson
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,707 | $3.59 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,477 | $3.52 |
| Houston, TX | $3,467 | $2.69 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,689 | $2.05 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,335 | $3.41 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,949 | $2.63 |
| San Diego, CA | $9,292 | $3.53 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,467 | $2.69 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Chicago, IL to Wilson, NC?
A Power only from Chicago, IL to Wilson, NC is estimated at $2,991 all-in in October 2026, or $3.77 a mile over about 794 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,603 and $3,380.
How far is Chicago, IL from Wilson, NC by truck?
About 794 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 $730 of the $2,991 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,261 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Wilson, NC to Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,823, which makes Chicago, IL to Wilson, NC 64% 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 →