# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Illinois (IL)

Source: https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/illinois

> In Illinois, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.84/mi (cargo van) to $1.92/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.30/gallon and a 46.7¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Illinois

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.84 | $0.18 | $263 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.10 | $0.21 | $421 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.52 | $0.33 | $396 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.92 | $0.49 | $485 | $1.75–$2.45 |

## What loads pay vs. cost in Illinois (2026-Q2)

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Illinois operating cost. Rate figures are network-wide averages; per-state signals are noted below. Margins are gross, before your own pay.

| Equipment | Avg load rate | Per-load median (p25–p75) | Operating cost | Gross margin/mi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cargo Van | $1.31 | $1.53 ($1.16–$2.25) | $0.84 | +$0.47 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.10 | +$0.09 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.52 | +$1.57 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.92 | +$1.43 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.92 | +$2.41 |

**Illinois network signals:**
- 5% of cargo van loads originate in Illinois
- 6% of sprinter loads originate in Illinois
- 9% of dry van loads originate in Illinois

## Illinois operating context

Chicago-area tolls and weight restrictions on certain routes can add unexpected costs. Illinois has relatively high fuel taxes that push CPM above Midwest averages. Chicago is the nation's largest intermodal hub.

## Illinois cost-per-mile FAQs

**How much does it cost per mile to run a truck in Illinois?**

In Illinois, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.84/mi for a cargo van to $1.92/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.30/gallon and state-average commercial insurance. Your exact cost depends on utilization, financing, and how much you deadhead.

**What is the cost per mile for a cargo van in Illinois?**

A cargo van costs about $0.84 per mile to operate in Illinois in 2026 — roughly $0.18/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $263/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.72–$1.05/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a sprinter in Illinois?**

A sprinter costs about $1.10 per mile to operate in Illinois in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $421/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.95–$1.35/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a box truck in Illinois?**

A box truck costs about $1.52 per mile to operate in Illinois in 2026 — roughly $0.33/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $396/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $1.35–$1.90/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a semi in Illinois?**

A semi costs about $1.92 per mile to operate in Illinois in 2026 — roughly $0.49/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $485/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in Illinois?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Illinois at about $0.84/mi, thanks to better fuel economy and lower insurance. Larger equipment earns more revenue per load but carries a higher cost per mile.

**What is the diesel fuel tax in Illinois?**

Illinois charges 46.7¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — one of the highest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.30/gallon pump price used in these Illinois cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Wisconsin](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/wisconsin)
- [Cost per mile in Iowa](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/iowa)
- [Cost per mile in Missouri](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/missouri)
- [Cost per mile in Kentucky](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/kentucky)
- [Cost per mile in Indiana](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/indiana)