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Kansas City to Chicago Freight Broker

Midwest Freight Brokerage Company

Direct Drive Logistics provides dependable freight brokerage between Kansas City and Chicago, backed by a vast network of regional and national carriers. We streamline routes through this key Midwest corridor to help reduce delays and keep your shipments moving efficiently.

Our team handles every step of the process—from load planning to delivery—offering customized solutions for dry vans, flatbeds, reefer units and more. Whether you're shipping freight into major hubs or smaller distribution points, we bring responsive support and reliable performance.

Contact Direct Drive Logistics 1-877-633-5045

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Driving From

Kansas City, MO

Driving To

Chicago, IL

Driving Time

7.7 hr

Driving Distance

510 mi

Fuel Cost

$302.33

Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
Dedicated truck space for large shipments

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight

Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.

Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking

24/7 freight shipping solutions.
White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Kansas City, MO to Chicago, IL interstate freight.
Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
Domestic air freight brokering from Kansas City, MO to Chicago, IL.
Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.

Customer Testimonials

This is a company that goes way beyond the normal, excellent communication skills , added to a sterling experience that was in need of real expertise and they gave a 5 star performance

- Margaret Tufarelli

Great response time from quoting to getting the move completed.  From Memphis, TN to Grand Rapids, MI. Driver was on time for both pickup and delivery, and I price was fair for a Conestoga Wagon move.  Highly recommend!

- JR

Fair price quotes 5 stars reviews

Very good broker. Gets me fair priced quotes and deliveries on short notices. The drivers arrive on time as well which is huge. Highly recommended. Ive done over 10 transactions with Erik.

- David Franza

Details & Ease of Management 5 stars reviews

We started to use Direct Drive Logistics about couple of months ago and they made world of difference in freight management.  Not only they had the best price compared to few others we normally worked with, but they also took care of all the details and managed the complete process of arranging...

- Alex Abadi