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Illinois Intrastate LTL Freight Rates

Intrastate LTL moves inside Illinois are some of the most active freight in our network — and because carriers price short-haul very differently, comparing options matters even more than on long lanes.

478shipments within Illinois in a recent 30-day window
198unique city-to-city lanes on this corridor
50+LTL carriers competing for this freight

Busiest city pairs on this corridor

From our network’s recent 30-day snapshot, these are the highest-volume city-to-city lanes within Illinois:

OriginDestinationShipments
Romeoville, ILManteno, IL27
Bolingbrook, ILBelvidere, IL19
Hazel Crest, ILMonee, IL15
Waukegan, ILShorewood, IL12
Waukegan, ILChicago, IL12
Bensenville, ILChillicothe, IL11

What drives your rate on this lane

Every LTL rate within Illinois is built from the same inputs: the lane itself, your shipment’s freight class (usually set by density), its weight bracket, the fuel surcharge in effect, and any accessorials the pickup or delivery requires — liftgate, residential, appointment scheduling, and similar services. Because carrier pricing is contract-specific, two shippers moving identical freight on this exact corridor routinely pay different amounts.

That’s the reason we quote across 50+ carriers at once: on a corridor this active, national carriers, regional specialists, and volume/dynamic pricing programs all compete, and the winner changes shipment by shipment. Our average customer saves about 15% versus published rates — and a dedicated Armstrong team handles pickup, tracking, and the final invoice so the rate you book is the rate you pay.

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Volume figures are from a recent 30-day snapshot of freight arranged through the Armstrong Transport Group network and are shown to illustrate corridor activity — they are not a guarantee of capacity or pricing. Actual quotes depend on your shipment details.