LTL Philadelphia to Chicago
$325 per pallet on Philadelphia to Chicago, 3-day transit, all-inclusive. 12 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $253). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage
LTL rates: Philadelphia to Chicago
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · Warp rate live · competitor rates as of Apr 16, 2026
| Carrier | Rate | Transit | vs Warp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarpAll inclusive | $325 | 3 days | |
| Ward Trucking | $253 | 2 days | -$72 |
| RL Carriers | $334 | 2 days | +$9 |
| PITT OHIO | $371 | 2 days | +$47 |
| Forward Air | $412 | 2 days | +$87 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $456 | 5 days | +$131 |
| ESTES | $478 | 2 days | +$153 |
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Philadelphia (19102) → Chicago (60601)
Warp's $325 rate is the invoice. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The carriers above quote a base rate, then add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Philadelphia to Chicagolane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | Estes Express | Ward Trucking | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 24.7% | 26% | 24.7–26.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $100 | $125 est. | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $75 | $110 est. | $75–$225 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $85 | $110 est. | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $25 est. | $25 est. | $0–$25 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $30 | $25 est. | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $315+ | $395+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Philadelphia to Chicago
How Warp routes the Philadelphia to Chicago lane
LTL freight from Philadelphia to Chicago
Philadelphia to Chicago is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $253 to $478 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 5 days.
Warp prices this lane at $325 per pallet with 3-day transit through the New York cross-dock facility. Philadelphia is the third-largest metro on the East Coast and a major freight hub on the I-95 corridor between New York and Baltimore.
The South Philadelphia food distribution complex is one of the largest regional produce and food markets on the East Coast, anchoring a significant local LTL demand stream for restaurants, grocers, and food service accounts across the metro.
Chicago is the largest inland freight hub in North America.
Seven Class I railroads terminate here, and the highway grid funnels I-80, I-90, I-94, I-55, and I-290 into a dense urban core with some of the most complex dock access conditions in the country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Philadelphia to Chicago?
LTL shipping from Philadelphia to Chicago starts at $325 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $253 to $478 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
Enter your shipment details on the Warp platform and get an instant rate in seconds.
How does Warp price LTL freight from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Philadelphia to Chicago lane, the rate is $325 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Philadelphia to Chicago lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Philadelphia to Chicago, including scan events at the New York and Chicago cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 3 days through 2 cross-dock facilities instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Warp LTL transit from Philadelphia to Chicago is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 5 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the New York and Chicago cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Philadelphia to Chicago corridor?
Freight on the Philadelphia to Chicago lane routes through the New York cross-dock near the origin and the Chicago cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Philadelphia to Chicago in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $325 with 12 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $325 per pallet on Philadelphia to Chicago includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $253 to $478 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the New York and Chicago cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 3 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Philadelphia to Chicago lane?
Every carrier on the Philadelphia to Chicago lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the New York cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
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All-inclusive per-pallet pricing · 99.2% damage-free · Live GPS tracking · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage