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# Truckload Freight: Seattle, WA → Chicago, IL

The Seattle, WA → Chicago, IL lane runs between the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN markets, a route distance of roughly 2,010 miles. A solo driver typically covers it in 5–8 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:** Seattle, WA
- **Destination:** Chicago, IL
- **Transit (est.):** 5–8 days
- **Route distance:** ~2,010 mi
- **Corridor:** Northern Transcon

## 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 Seattle to Chicago?

Truckload freight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL typically takes 5–8 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 Seattle to Chicago?

The lane runs roughly 2,010 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 Seattle to Chicago?

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

### How do I track a load from Seattle to Chicago?

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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