LTL Denver to Chicago
Book LTL freight from Denver to Chicago — instant all-in rates from 13 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Median $322/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Denver and where it drops off in Chicago. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3232-day
- $3232-day
- $3082-day
- $3222-day
- $3222-day
- $3072-dayBest
- $3222-day
- $3222-day
- $3072-dayBest
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Denver to Chicago
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+4 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $307All in, surcharge free | 2 days | Lowest |
| Forward Air | $327 | 2 days | +$20 |
| Magnum LTL | $334 | 2 days | +$27 |
| CCFS | $380 | 4 days | +$73 |
| RL Carriers | $394 | 2 days | +$87 |
| ESTES | $425 | 2 days | +$118 |
| SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | $512 | 2 days | +$205 |
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Denver (80202) → Chicago (60601)
$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Denver to Chicago lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | R+L Carriers | Estes Express | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 26.5% | 24.7% | 24.7–26.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $225 | $100 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $225 | $75 | $75–$225 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $225 | $85 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$25 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $100 | $30 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $775+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), Estes Accessorial Charges (eff. Nov 2025), Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Denver to Chicago
How Warp routes the Denver to Chicago lane
LTL freight from Denver to Chicago
Denver to Chicago is served by 12 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $327 to $512 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $307 per pallet with 2-day transit through the Denver cross-dock facility. Denver is the primary freight hub for the Rocky Mountain region and the only major metro within 500 miles in multiple directions.
I-25 runs north to Fort Collins and south to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. 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 Denver to Chicago
A single pallet moving from Denver to Chicago over 1,006 miles emits approximately 62 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 1,620 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 6 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 Denver to Chicago?
LTL shipping from Denver to Chicago starts at $307 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $327 to $512 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 Denver to Chicago?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Denver to Chicago lane, the rate is $307 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 Denver to Chicago lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Denver to Chicago, including scan events at the Denver and Chicago cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 2 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 Denver to Chicago?
Warp LTL transit from Denver to Chicago is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Denver and Chicago cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Denver to Chicago corridor?
Freight on the Denver to Chicago lane routes through the Denver cross-dock near the origin and the Chicago cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Mountain West and Western U.S. distribution.
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 Denver to Chicago?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Denver to Chicago in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $307 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 Denver to Chicago?
On this lane, Warp is 6% below the cheapest traditional carrier. The Warp rate of $307 per pallet is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
Traditional carriers on Denver to Chicago range from $327 to $512 before adding surcharges.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Denver to Chicago lane?
Every carrier on the Denver to Chicago lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Denver 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 Denver to Chicago?
A single pallet moving from Denver to Chicago via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 62 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,006-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 1,620 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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