Dry van · October 2026
Merriam, KS to Chicago, IL
$1,909
53' dry van, all-in · most quotes $1,699 to $2,119
- Per mile
- $3.88
- Distance
- 492 mi
- Transit
- 1 day
- vs last month
- +5.7%
Linehaul $1,457Fuel $452
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$1,909 is what the market is paying. Add your date and we price your load.
Merriam to Chicago price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
More lanes from Merriam
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $5,425 | $4.16 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,817 | $3.01 |
| Houston, TX | $2,709 | $3.59 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,235 | $3.46 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,923 | $4.00 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,886 | $3.52 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,713 | $3.02 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,097 | $3.99 |
More lanes into Chicago
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,447 | $2.89 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,880 | $3.33 |
| Houston, TX | $2,845 | $2.57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,343 | $1.96 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,055 | $2.61 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,117 | $2.52 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,794 | $3.34 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,503 | $2.66 |
Merriam to Chicago questions
How much does a dry van from Merriam, KS to Chicago, IL cost?
About $1,909 all-in for a full 53' dry van in October 2026, which is $3.88 a mile over 492 mi. Most quotes land between $1,699 and $2,119.
How long does Merriam to Chicago take by truck?
About 1 day of transit for a solo driver over roughly 492 mi.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $452 of the $1,909 is fuel. The other $1,457 is linehaul.
Is Chicago, IL to Merriam, KS cheaper?
The return trip is about $2,107, so Merriam to Chicago is 9% cheaper.
How do I get an exact price?
Use the quote form on this page. Add your pickup date and you get one reply with a firm price for your load.