Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
North Chicago, IL to New York, NY step deck rate
$5,415step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $6.30
- Distance
- 860 mi
- Typical range
- $4,548–$6,281
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
North Chicago to New York price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $4,548
- Fuel
- $867
- All-in estimate
- $5,415
Return trip
New York → North Chicago$3,294This direction runs 64% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in NY prices above it.
North Chicago to New York by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,070 | $4.73 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $4,853 | $5.64 | |
| 48' flatbed | $4,961 | $5.77 | |
| Step deck | $5,415 | $6.30 | |
| Power only | $3,570 | $4.15 | |
| Hotshot | $2,693 | $3.13 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,649 | $3.08 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,628 | $1.89 |
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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 North Chicago
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,210 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $5,165 | $4.55 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,698 | $4.51 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,898 | $6.10 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,615 | $4.46 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,116 | $3.99 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,553 | $4.72 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $7,113 | $6.73 |
More lanes into New York
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $16,569 | $5.71 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,354 | $6.32 |
| Houston, TX | $7,197 | $4.30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,403 | $3.33 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,342 | $14.74 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,900 | $4.23 |
| San Diego, CA | $16,373 | $5.72 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,989 | $4.32 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from North Chicago, IL to New York, NY?
A Step deck from North Chicago, IL to New York, NY is estimated at $5,415 all-in in October 2026, or $6.30 a mile over about 860 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,548 and $6,281.
How far is North Chicago, IL from New York, NY by truck?
About 860 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 $867 of the $5,415 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $4,548 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from New York, NY to North Chicago, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,294, which makes North Chicago, IL to New York, NY 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 →