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LTL Chicago to Knoxville

Book LTL freight from Chicago to Knoxville — instant all-in rates from 16 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.

$252per pallet · cheapest · Warp LTL

99.2% damage-free across 655,767+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking

Median $266/pallet across 9 ZIP samples

Range $252$266 · rates captured May 2, 2026

Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Chicago and where it drops off in Knoxville. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.

Downtown60601
  • $2663-dayFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
Warp cross-dock60638
  • $2663-dayFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
Industrial60007
  • $2523-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in Knoxville
Downtown
City center pickup / drop-off
Warp cross-dock
Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
Industrial
Industrial corridor

LTL rates: Chicago to Knoxville

1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 2, 2026

All 7 carriers below are bookable through Warp — all-in rates, no surcharges added after deliveryUpdated May 2, 2026
Warp LTLXPOAAAAverittR+LABFFwd AirWardPITT+7 more
Carrier — click row to quoteRateTransitvs Warp LTL
Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive$252All in, surcharge free3 daysLowest
XPO Logistics$3422 days+$90
AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION$3872 days+$135
AVERITT EXPRESS INC$4381 day+$186
RL Carriers$4412 days+$189
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC$4482 days+$196
Forward Air$4522 days+$200
26% below cheapest legacy carrierNo fuel surcharges · No liftgate fees · No residential delivery fees

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Chicago (60601) → Knoxville (37902)

$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge

Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Chicago to Knoxville lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.

FeeXPO LogisticsR+L CarriersABF FreightRangeWarp
Fuel surcharge27%26.5%26%26.0–27.0%Included
Residential delivery$180$225$200$90–$225$0
Liftgate$259$225$235$75–$259$0
Limited access$180$225$200$100–$225$0
Appointment$68$0$50$0–$68$0
Notification$26$100$70$25–$100$0
Surcharge stack$713+$775+$755+$315–$775+$0

Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), ArcBest ARC 111-I Tariff (eff. Aug 4, 2025). Read the full Warp tariff →

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Why Shippers Choose Warp on Chicago to Knoxville

99.2%
damage-free across 655,767+ shipments
15
carriers compared on this lane
3-day
transit via Chicago cross-dock
Midwest
retail freight corridor

How Warp routes the Chicago to Knoxville lane

pickup
ChicagoLocal Warp network carrier
cross-dock
ChicagoMidwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution
line-haul
Dedicated transitDirect truck, no terminal transfers
delivery
KnoxvilleLocal final-mile carrier

LTL freight from Chicago to Knoxville

Chicago to Knoxville is served by 15 carriers in the Warp network.

Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $342 to $452 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 3 days.

Warp prices this lane at $252 per pallet with 3-day transit through the Chicago cross-dock facility.

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.

Knoxville sits at the intersection of I-40 and I-75 in East Tennessee, serving as the gateway between the Midwest and the Southeast on both major corridors.

The university town character of the market and the proximity to the Smoky Mountains tourism belt give Knoxville a freight mix unlike most comparably sized metros.

Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Chicago to Knoxville

A single pallet moving from Chicago to Knoxville over 539 miles emits approximately 33 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.

The same truck fully loaded emits about 868 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.

Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload.

For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 3 metric tons CO2e.

These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).

Frequently asked questions

How much does LTL shipping cost from Chicago to Knoxville?

LTL shipping from Chicago to Knoxville starts at $252 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $342 to $452 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 Chicago to Knoxville?

Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Chicago to Knoxville lane, the rate is $252 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 Chicago to Knoxville lane?

Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Chicago to Knoxville, including scan events at the Chicago cross-dock.

Transit on this lane is 3 days through 1 cross-dock facility 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 Chicago to Knoxville?

Warp LTL transit from Chicago to Knoxville is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 3 days.

Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Chicago cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.

How does Warp cross docking work on the Chicago to Knoxville corridor?

The Chicago cross-dock handles freight on the Chicago to Knoxville lane.

Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution.

A local carrier picks up in Chicago, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Knoxville.

This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.

Can I get an instant LTL quote from Chicago to Knoxville?

Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Chicago to Knoxville in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $252 with 15 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 Chicago to Knoxville?

On this lane, Warp is 26% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $252 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.

Traditional carriers on Chicago to Knoxville range from $342 to $452 before adding surcharges.

What happens if my freight is damaged on the Chicago to Knoxville lane?

Every carrier on the Chicago to Knoxville lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.

Freight is handled at the Chicago 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.

What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Chicago to Knoxville?

A single pallet moving from Chicago to Knoxville via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 33 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 539-mile linehaul leg.

Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 868 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck.

Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.

See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).

How much does LTL freight from Chicago to Knoxville cost?

Per-pallet LTL from Chicago to Knoxville starts at $252, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.

Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 16 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-knoxville.

How fast is LTL shipping from Chicago to Knoxville?

3 business days via Warp's Chicago cross-dock. Same-week pickup is standard.

Transit times reflect Warp LTL service; carrier-direct LTL options on this lane may run 1-2 days slower depending on the carrier's linehaul schedule.

What is the cheapest LTL carrier from Chicago to Knoxville?

On the Chicago to Knoxville lane, Warp LTL posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $252 (snapshot 2026-05-02), all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charge.

Compared against 15 legacy LTL carriers on this lane.

Can I book LTL from Chicago to Knoxville online?

Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-knoxville — enter origin ZIP, destination ZIP, pallet count, and weight, then book in 60 seconds with a card on file.

No sales call, no broker callback, no minimum volume. Pickups available same-week, often next-day depending on carrier availability.

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