Ocean Freight & Drayage to Illinois

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Illinois (IL). Skypace tracks 236 active ocean lanes touching Illinois's gateway ports.

Illinois Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$324.12B
Total exports (2025)$64.59B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Illinois: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Illinois

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Top 10 destination countries from Illinois

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Illinois?

Illinois's primary ocean gateway is Chicago (USCHI). Most FCL container shipments to or from Illinois are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Chicago to Illinois?

Drayage transit time from Chicago to destinations in Illinois depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve Illinois?

Skypace publishes 236 active ocean lanes touching Illinois's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is Illinois's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across Illinois's gateway ports, the top trading partner is CHINA.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like Illinois?

Yes. Illinois shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.