Into the Carolinas
Chicago, IL to Hickory, NC
Full truckload freight on I-65 S, I-64 E, I-77 S, I-40 E, about 720 practical miles. Typical transit is 2 days with one driver and one truck.
- Dry van
- 720 miles
- 2 days transit
- I-65 S, I-64 E, I-77 S, I-40 E
Full Truckload Rate Calculator
The run
What moves on this lane
Chicago warehouses send foam, fabric, hardware and packaging south to the furniture plants of the Catawba Valley. Cable makers around Hickory take in raw material from the Midwest too.
The route drops through Indianapolis and Louisville, then crosses the mountains on I-77 and I-40. Plant docks here run on tight schedules, so we book the arrival against your receiving window.
This is the return leg of our Hickory to Chicago furniture lane.
Also from Chicago
Nearby lanes
- Chicago, IL to Charlotte, NCI-65 S, I-64 E, I-77 SVan or flatbed760 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GAI-65 S, I-24 E, I-75 SDry van715 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MDI-80/90 E, I-76 E, I-70 EDry van700 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Chicago, IL to Savannah, GAI-65 S, I-75 S, I-16 EDry van950 mi · 2 daysView lane
Questions
About this lane
What freight do you haul from Chicago to Hickory?
Loads out of Chicago are mostly consumer packaged goods, food, industrial goods and intermodal freight. They deliver to furniture plants and cable manufacturers in the Catawba Valley. In a 53-foot dry van that covers palletized, boxed, crated and floor-loaded freight that has to stay dry. Not sure your load fits? Send the commodity, weight and dimensions with your quote request.
How long does freight take from Chicago to Hickory?
Typical transit is 2 days for about 720 practical miles, with one driver under HOS rules. If your delivery window is tighter, tell dispatch before you book and we will say up front whether it works.
What equipment runs Chicago to Hickory?
This lane runs 53-foot dry van. We also operate flatbed and Conestoga, so tell dispatch if your freight needs a deck and we will price it.
What does the Chicago to Hickory rate include?
The calculator gives one all-in number with the base price and fuel included. Dispatch confirms it against your pickup window and commodity before you book.
Do you run Hickory to Chicago too?
Yes. We cover the return leg, so the truck reloads instead of running empty. Ask dispatch to price both directions together.
Ready to move this lane?
Send the details and we will come back with a firm rate and a pickup window.