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# Truckload Freight: Chicago, IL → Des Moines, IA

The Chicago, IL → Des Moines, IA lane runs between the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN and Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA markets, a route distance of roughly 361 miles. A solo driver typically covers it in 2–4 days door to door, depending on equipment, hours of service, appointment windows and how tight capacity is that week. Use TruckScanner's load search to see what is actually posting on the lane right now.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Chicago, IL
- **Destination:** Des Moines, IA
- **Transit (est.):** 2–4 days
- **Route distance:** ~361 mi
- **Corridor:** Midwest → Midwest

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Ryder](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/ryder)
- [J.B. Hunt](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/jb-hunt)
- [XPO](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/xpo)
- [FedEx Freight](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/fedex-freight)
- [Swift](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/swift-transportation)
- [R+L Carriers](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/rl-carriers)
- [Old Dominion](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/old-dominion)
- [Schneider](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/schneider-national)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does it take to ship from Chicago to Des Moines?

Truckload freight from Chicago, IL to Des Moines, IA typically takes 2–4 days. A team runs it faster; a solo driver on hours of service, a multi-stop routing, or an intermodal move takes longer. Search live loads for committed pickup and delivery dates.

### How many miles is Chicago to Des Moines?

The lane runs roughly 361 practical miles. Actual mileage depends on routing, truck-restricted roads and any intermediate stops — quote from practical miles, not straight-line distance.

### Which carriers run Chicago to Des Moines?

Truckload, LTL and intermodal carriers all run the Midwest → Midwest corridor. TruckScanner aggregates their capacity so you can compare equipment, transit time and rate on one screen.

### How do I track a load from Chicago to Des Moines?

Enter your PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no per-carrier portal to log into.

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