LTL Chicago to St Louis
Book LTL freight from Chicago to St Louis — instant all-in rates from 19 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 $200/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Chicago and where it drops off in St Louis. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2005-dayFlat to any drop-off in St Louis
- $2005-dayFlat to any drop-off in St Louis
- $1855-dayBestFlat to any drop-off in St Louis
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Chicago to St Louis
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 | $185All in, surcharge free | 5 days | |
| TAX AIRFREIGHT | $161 | 1 day | -$24 |
| CCFS | $245 | 2 days | +$60 |
| AVERITT EXPRESS INC | $306 | 1 day | +$121 |
| Forward Air | $312 | 1 day | +$127 |
| XPO Logistics | $312 | 1 day | +$127 |
| DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC | $315 | 1 day | +$130 |
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Chicago (60601) → St Louis (63101)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$713+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Chicago to St Louis lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | XPO Logistics | CCFS | 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 St Louis
How Warp routes the Chicago to St Louis lane
LTL freight from Chicago to St Louis
Chicago to St Louis is served by 18 carriers in the Warp network.
Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $161 to $315 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 5 days.
Warp prices this lane at $185 per pallet with 5-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.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Chicago to St Louis
A single pallet moving from Chicago to St Louis over 297 miles emits approximately 18 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 478 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 2 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 St Louis?
LTL shipping from Chicago to St Louis starts at $185 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $161 to $315 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 St Louis?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Chicago to St Louis lane, the rate is $185 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 St Louis lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Chicago to St Louis, including scan events at the Chicago cross-dock.
Transit on this lane is 5 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 St Louis?
Warp LTL transit from Chicago to St Louis is 5 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 5 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 St Louis corridor?
Freight on the Chicago to St Louis lane is handled by the Chicago cross-dock, which serves both the origin and destination ends of this corridor.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Midwest and Northeast store deliveries, vendor consolidation, and manufacturing distribution.
Local carriers handle pickup in Chicago and final delivery in St Louis. This keeps the move on a single regional crossdock instead of terminal to terminal routing.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Chicago to St Louis?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Chicago to St Louis in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $185 with 18 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 St Louis?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $185 per pallet on Chicago to St Louis includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery.
Traditional carriers on this lane range from $161 to $315 before surcharges. Warp routes freight through the Chicago cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 5 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Chicago to St Louis lane?
Every carrier on the Chicago to St Louis 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 St Louis?
A single pallet moving from Chicago to St Louis via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 18 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 297-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 478 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 St Louis cost?
Per-pallet LTL from Chicago to St Louis starts at $161, all-inclusive — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential or re-weigh charges.
Based on quotes refreshed weekly across 19 carriers including Warp LTL. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-st-louis.
How fast is LTL shipping from Chicago to St Louis?
5 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 St Louis?
On the Chicago to St Louis lane, TAX AIRFREIGHT posts the cheapest base rate at $161 per pallet (snapshot 2026-05-02).
Warp LTL's rate is $185 per pallet — the all-inclusive invoice (no fuel surcharge, no accessorials), so a typical shipment with one or two add-ons can land cheaper on Warp despite the higher base.
Can I book LTL from Chicago to St Louis online?
Yes. Get an instant per-pallet quote at wearewarp.com/ltl/chicago-to-st-louis — 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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