Dry van · October 2026
San Mateo, CA to Chicago, IL
$7,242
53' dry van, all-in · most quotes $6,445 to $8,038
- Per mile
- $3.31
- Distance
- 2,185 mi
- Transit
- 5 days
- vs last month
- +5.4%
Linehaul $5,233Fuel $2,009
Get a firm price on this lane
$7,242 is what the market is paying. Add your date and we price your load.
San Mateo to Chicago price history
- 3 months
- +13.7%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
More lanes from San Mateo
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $13,293 | $4.38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,936 | $5.00 |
| Houston, TX | $6,798 | $3.53 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,346 | $4.46 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $12,408 | $4.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,221 | $3.58 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,331 | $4.50 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,221 | $3.58 |
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 |
San Mateo to Chicago questions
How much does a dry van from San Mateo, CA to Chicago, IL cost?
About $7,242 all-in for a full 53' dry van in October 2026, which is $3.31 a mile over 2,185 mi. Most quotes land between $6,445 and $8,038.
How long does San Mateo to Chicago take by truck?
About 5 days of transit for a solo driver over roughly 2,185 mi.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,009 of the $7,242 is fuel. The other $5,233 is linehaul.
Is Chicago, IL to San Mateo, CA cheaper?
The return trip is about $6,637, so San Mateo to Chicago is 9% more expensive.
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.