LTL Chicago to New Jersey
Book LTL freight from Chicago to New Jersey — instant all-in rates from 14 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free across 655,767+ shipments · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Median $256/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Chicago and where it drops off in New Jersey. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2683-day
- $2703-day
- $2563-day
- $2683-day
- $2703-day
- $2563-day
- $2533-day
- $2563-day
- $2413-dayBest
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Chicago to New Jersey
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of May 2, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $241All in, surcharge free | 3 days | Lowest |
| Ward Trucking | $301 | 2 days | +$60 |
| PITT OHIO | $444 | 2 days | +$203 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $456 | 6 days | +$215 |
| RL Carriers | $457 | 2 days | +$216 |
| Forward Air | $461 | 2 days | +$220 |
| ESTES | $505 | 2 days | +$264 |
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Chicago (60601) → New Jersey (07102)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Chicago to New Jersey lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | Forward Air | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 26% | 24.7% | 24.7–26.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $90 | $100 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $75 | $75 | $75–$225 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $100 | $85 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $25 est. | $25 est. | $0–$25 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $25 | $30 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $315+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Chicago to New Jersey
How Warp routes the Chicago to New Jersey lane
LTL freight from Chicago to New Jersey
Chicago to New Jersey is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $301 to $505 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 6 days.
Warp prices this lane at $241 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.
New Jersey is the primary distribution hub for the New York metropolitan area, one of the largest consumer markets in the world.
The Port of New York and New Jersey at Port Newark and Port Elizabeth is the largest port on the East Coast, and the freight ecosystem that supports it spans a dense arc of distribution center development in Edison, Cranbury, South Brunswick, and the Meadowlands.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Chicago to New Jersey
A single pallet moving from Chicago to New Jersey over 781 miles emits approximately 48 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 1,257 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 5 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 New Jersey?
LTL shipping from Chicago to New Jersey starts at $241 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $301 to $505 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 New Jersey?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Chicago to New Jersey lane, the rate is $241 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 New Jersey lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Chicago to New Jersey, including scan events at the Chicago and New York 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 Chicago to New Jersey?
Warp LTL transit from Chicago to New Jersey is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 6 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Chicago and New York cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Chicago to New Jersey corridor?
Freight on the Chicago to New Jersey lane routes through the Chicago cross-dock near the origin and the New York cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Chicago to New Jersey?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Chicago to New Jersey in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $241 with 13 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 New Jersey?
On this lane, Warp is 20% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $241 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Chicago to New Jersey range from $301 to $505 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Chicago to New Jersey lane?
Every carrier on the Chicago to New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
A single pallet moving from Chicago to New Jersey via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 48 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 781-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,257 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 New Jersey cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Chicago to New Jersey starts at $241, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 14 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-new-jersey.
How fast is LTL shipping from Chicago to New Jersey?
3 business days via Warp's cross-dock network through Chicago and New York. 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 New Jersey?
On the Chicago to New Jersey lane, Warp LTL posts the cheapest per-pallet rate at $241 (snapshot 2026-05-02), all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charge.
Compared against 13 legacy LTL carriers on this lane.
Can I book LTL from Chicago to New Jersey online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-new-jersey — 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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