LTL Chicago to San Antonio
Book LTL freight from Chicago to San Antonio — instant all-in rates from 17 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $288/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Chicago and where it drops off in San Antonio. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2943-day
- $2883-day
- $3033-day
- $2943-day
- $2883-day
- $3033-day
- $2803-day
- $2743-dayBest
- $2883-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Chicago to San Antonio
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+8 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $274All in, surcharge free | 3 days | Lowest |
| Ward Trucking | $379 | 5 days | +$105 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $435 | 2 days | +$161 |
| Forward Air | $456 | 3 days | +$182 |
| STG LTL formerly Frontline Freight | $456 | 9 days | +$182 |
| XPO Logistics | $457 | 2 days | +$183 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $531 | 3 days | +$257 |
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Chicago (60601) → San Antonio (78205)
$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Chicago to San Antonio lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | Ward Trucking | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 27% | 26% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $180 | $125 est. | $90–$180 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $259 | $110 est. | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $180 | $110 est. | $100–$180 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $68 | $25 est. | $25–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $26 | $25 est. | $25–$30 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $713+ | $395+ | $315–$713+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026). Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Chicago to San Antonio
How Warp routes the Chicago to San Antonio lane
LTL freight from Chicago to San Antonio
Chicago to San Antonio is served by 16 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $379 to $531 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 9 days.
Warp prices this lane at $274 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.
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and a critical node on the I-35 corridor connecting the Mexican border at Laredo to Austin, Dallas, and the Midwest.
The metro's freight character is shaped by that border proximity: post-clearance freight staging from Laredo, automotive supply for Toyota's Texas manufacturing plant in south San Antonio, and aerospace and defense supply for Port San Antonio are the defining verticals.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Chicago to San Antonio
A single pallet moving from Chicago to San Antonio over 1,239 miles emits approximately 77 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 1,995 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 8 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 San Antonio?
LTL shipping from Chicago to San Antonio starts at $274 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $379 to $531 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Chicago to San Antonio?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Chicago to San Antonio lane, the rate is $274 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 San Antonio lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Chicago to San Antonio, including scan events at the Chicago and Houston 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 San Antonio?
Warp LTL transit from Chicago to San Antonio is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 9 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Chicago and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Chicago to San Antonio corridor?
Freight on the Chicago to San Antonio lane routes through the Chicago cross-dock near the origin and the Houston 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 Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Chicago to San Antonio?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Chicago to San Antonio in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $274 with 16 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 San Antonio?
On this lane, Warp is 28% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $274 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Chicago to San Antonio range from $379 to $531 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Chicago to San Antonio lane?
Every carrier on the Chicago to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
A single pallet moving from Chicago to San Antonio via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 77 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,239-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,995 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).
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