Corridor · Both directions
Miami to Chicago freight, both directions
Cobra US Cargo LLC runs Miami to Chicago freight about 1,380 miles on I-75 and I-65 to Chicagoland and the Midwest, and brings Midwest freight back to Florida. Liftgate box trucks, typical transit 2 to 3 days.
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- Distance
- ~1,380 mi
- Typical transit
- 2–3 days
- Route
- I-75 · I-24 · I-65
- Equipment
- 26 ft dry box, liftgate
Cobra US Cargo LLC hauls box truck freight between Miami and Chicago in both directions, about 1,380 miles on I-75, I-24 and I-65. Typical transit is 2 to 3 days to the I-55 corridor, Joliet, Elk Grove Village and the city, with weather slack built in for winter runs.
| Distance | About 1,380 miles |
|---|---|
| Typical transit | Typical 2–3 days |
| Main interstates | Florida's Turnpike, I-75, I-24 and I-65 |
| Pickup areas | Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville |
| Delivery areas | Bolingbrook and Romeoville on I-55, Joliet and the I-80 area, Elk Grove Village near O'Hare, Chicago and Northwest Indiana |
| Docks and appointments | Large distribution centers receive by appointment, on Central time |
Areas we serve Miami, FL
- Miami-Dade: Doral, Medley, Hialeah, Miami Gardens
- Broward and Palm Beach counties
- Orlando and Central Florida
- Tampa Bay and Jacksonville
Areas we serve Chicago, IL
- I-55 corridor: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
- Joliet and the I-80 area
- Elk Grove Village and the O'Hare area
- Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Northbound: Miami to Chicago
The usual route takes Florida's Turnpike and I-75 north through Atlanta and Chattanooga, I-24 to Nashville, then I-65 through Louisville and Indianapolis into the Chicago area. At about 1,380 miles, it is one of the longer runs we plan from Miami, and a solo driver covers it within hours-of-service limits, logged on the ELD.
Typical transit is 2 to 3 days. Winter matters on the northern half of the route: snow and ice in Indiana and Illinois can slow a run, and we tell you when weather changes the estimate instead of letting the appointment slip quietly.
Chicago freight areas we serve
Chicagoland freight spreads across the suburbs. The I-55 corridor through Bolingbrook and Romeoville and the Joliet area along I-80 hold some of the largest distribution buildings in the Midwest. Elk Grove Village, next to O'Hare, is one of the biggest industrial parks in the country. We also deliver in the city and in Northwest Indiana.
- Large distribution centers receive by appointment: send the number with the tender
- City receivers often need the liftgate and a tight delivery window
- Chicago appointments run on Central time, one hour behind Miami: put CT on the appointment
- Winter loads get weather slack built in for Indiana and Illinois
Florida to Midwest trucking, and back
The corridor does not have to start or end in Chicago. Florida to Midwest trucking covers Indianapolis, Louisville and Nashville along the same interstates, and we quote other Midwest points on request. Southbound, we pick up from Midwest manufacturers and distributors and deliver across South and Central Florida, which brings our trucks back toward their Miami base.
Because that southbound leg heads home, ask dispatch about space before you post a Midwest-to-Florida load to a board. A few pallets can ride as a partial truckload and share the cost of the long haul.
Planning a long haul
Long hauls reward good planning. Send the appointment times at both ends, the pallet count and whether the freight stacks, and we build the run around hours of service. For more on how we plan interstate transit, see interstate box truck freight. Freight that cannot wait goes expedited, and steady weekly volume belongs on one of our dedicated lanes for brokers. To price a load, use the quote form.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a truck take from Miami to Chicago?
Typical transit from Miami to Chicago is 2 to 3 days. The route is about 1,380 miles on I-75, I-24 and I-65, driven by a solo driver within hours-of-service limits. Pickup time, winter weather on the northern half and the delivery appointment decide the exact timing, and we give you a realistic estimate when we quote.
Do you deliver to Joliet, Bolingbrook and Elk Grove Village?
Yes. We deliver across Chicagoland, including the I-55 corridor through Bolingbrook and Romeoville, Joliet and the I-80 area, Elk Grove Village near O'Hare, the city and Northwest Indiana. Most large buildings receive by appointment, so send the appointment number, receiving hours and a contact phone with your tender.
Can you deliver to other Midwest cities?
Yes. Florida to Midwest trucking on this corridor also covers Indianapolis, Louisville and Nashville, which sit on the same interstates, and we quote other Midwest points on request. Send the pickup and delivery ZIPs, dates and pallet details, and dispatch will plan the run and come back with a rate and a typical transit time.
Do you haul freight from Chicago to Florida?
Yes. The southbound half of this corridor brings Midwest freight to South and Central Florida, and it brings our trucks back toward their Miami base. We pick up from manufacturers and distribution centers across Chicagoland. Send the pickup window, the Florida delivery ZIP and your pallet count, and dispatch confirms space and a rate.
Ship between Miami and Chicago
Send the ZIPs, dates and pallet count, either direction. We plan the long haul.
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