Browse 20 active logistics provider profiles based in Chicago Metro, Illinois. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Chicago Metro

Build a shortlist around shipment-specific requirements:

  • Pickup, delivery, port, airport, and warehouse coverage
  • Freight forwarding, trucking, brokerage, warehousing, 3PL, or last-mile services
  • Cargo, equipment, handling, and technology requirements
  • Current authority, insurance, availability, and pricing confirmed directly

Use documented profile fields

Capabilities vary by company. Open the full profiles below and verify any missing or time-sensitive information with the provider and the appropriate regulator.

Chicago Metro freight market

Chicago is one of North America’s largest rail, intermodal, air-cargo, warehousing, and trucking hubs, connecting every major U.S. freight region.

Market coverage: Provider counts include businesses based in Chicago, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Elwood, Wilmington, Bedford Park, University Park, Joliet, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Bensenville, Palatine, Wauconda. Each listing identifies its actual base.

Freight connections

  • National rail and intermodal hub
  • O’Hare International Airport
  • I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors

Industries shaping local demand

  • food distribution
  • manufacturing
  • retail
  • international trade

Qualified Chicago Metro service directories

Provider counts by service

As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:

  • 5 last-mile providers
  • 5 freight brokers
  • 5 3PL providers
  • 2 customs brokers
  • 2 trucking companies
  • 1 warehouse operators

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • National rail and intermodal hub
  • O’Hare International Airport
  • I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors

Local selection rules

Chicago is one of North America’s largest rail, intermodal, air-cargo, warehousing, and trucking hubs, connecting every major U.S. freight region.

  1. Name the gateway first: National rail and intermodal hub.
  2. Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged.
  3. Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.
  4. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.
  5. Require the same origin, destination, equipment, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
  6. Check the identifier that matches the job: MC or USDOT for highway, FMC or CBP for international.

When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Chicago Metro

Chicago Metro is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.

When this is the jobUseWhy
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near National rail and intermodal hub3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck.
A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to rollFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement.
A dedicated lane you can fill and scheduleCarrierDirect USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff.

Questions this page can answer

How should I compare freight companies in Chicago Metro?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: National rail and intermodal hub, O’Hare International Airport, I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by food distribution, manufacturing, retail, international trade.

When should I use a 3PL instead of a broker in Chicago Metro?

Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a broker when the product is already ready to roll and you only need a truck, chassis, or overflow capacity.

Is a freight broker in Chicago Metro the same as a customs broker?

No. Freight brokers arrange domestic motor-carrier capacity under an MC number. Customs brokers file entries under a CBP permit and filer identity. Confirm which job you are hiring.

What should I confirm before booking in Chicago Metro?

Name the gateway first: National rail and intermodal hub. Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.

Popular Logistics Services in Chicago Metro

Logistics Providers in Chicago Metro, Illinois

📍 Palatine, IL

Final MileHome DeliveryGround Distribution

Palatine Chicago-area facility of AIT Worldwide Logistics at 975 W. Algonquin Road. The first-party location page lists ...

📍 Downers Grove, IL

Produce FreightChicago OfficeTruckload Brokerage

Chicago-area Allen Lund Company office in Downers Grove at 5100 Main Street, operating under active FMCSA property-broke...

📍 Chicago, IL

Truckload BrokerageChicago OfficeNational Carrier Network

Chicago office of Arrive Logistics (DM Trans LLC) at 30 S Wacker, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority...

📍 Chicago, IL

Truckload BrokerageChicago OfficeManaged Transportation

Chicago surface-transportation office of C.H. Robinson at 1515 West Webster Ave, operating under the company active FMCS...

📍 Elk Grove Village, IL

White-Glove DeliveryCrating And PackagingAirport Services

Specialized logistics company near OHare Airport providing white-glove delivery services, custom crating, packaging, and...

📍 Wilmington, IL

Order FulfillmentContract PackagingFood Grade Warehousing

Leading Midwest 3PL with 500,000+ sq ft warehouse space providing comprehensive logistics solutions. 25+ years experienc...

📍 Chicago, IL

Technology PlatformSupply Chain AnalyticsManaged Transportation

Technology-enabled freight broker providing comprehensive transportation management solutions with advanced analytics an...

📍 Bedford Park, IL

White-Glove DeliveryFurniture Last MileReceiving And Storage

Bedford Park white-glove last-mile hub of Elite Anywhere at 6801 W 66th Place, serving Magnificent Mile showrooms, desig...

FIDELITONE

last_mile

📍 Wauconda, IL

Order FulfillmentMulti-Client Hub OperationsFinal Mile Delivery

Comprehensive 3PL provider with dedicated Chicago hub specializing in order fulfillment and last mile delivery services ...

📍 Bensenville, IL

White-Glove DeliveryHome DeliveryB2B Last Mile

Chicago last-mile hub of FIDELITONE in Bensenville at 1107 N. Ellis Avenue, publishing white-glove, home, and B2B delive...

📍 Joliet, IL

Asset-Based TruckloadLogistics TechnologyDedicated Routes

Major Illinois-based asset-based truckload carrier with 550+ company-owned tractors and 1,200+ dry-van trailers. Leading...

📍 Oak Brook, IL

Intermodal TransportationManaged TransportationLast Mile Delivery

Major publicly-traded 3PL with over $5B revenue providing intermodal transportation, truckload brokerage, dedicated truc...

IGT Service LLC

customs_broker

📍 Elk Grove Village, IL

OHare Airport ClearanceInternational LogisticsCustoms Compliance

CBP-licensed customs broker established 2011 with 25+ years industry experience. Located less than 6 miles from OHare Ai...

Jack Lewin Associates

customs_broker

📍 Des Plaines, IL

Freight ForwardingElectronic SubmissionsCompliance Assistance

CBP-licensed customs broker and C-TPAT partner near OHare Airport providing customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and w...

📍 Bedford Park, IL

Chemical LogisticsHazmat WarehousingTemperature-Controlled Storage

30+ years specialized warehousing company focusing on chemicals, flammable materials, food grade products, and temperatu...

📍 University Park, IL

LTLSouth Chicago TerminalMetro Chicago Coverage

South Chicago service center of Old Dominion Freight Line in University Park at 1325 S Central Ave, operating under USDO...

📍 Elwood, IL

TransloadingRail ServicesIndustrial Products

Major 3PL provider with over 1 million sq ft of secured warehouse space serving industrial products, food & beverage, co...

📍 Downers Grove, IL

E-Commerce Fulfilment

Shipux is a full-service eCommerce fulfillment partner built for speed, precision, and growth. We help Shopify, Amazon, ...

📍 Chicago, IL

Truckload BrokerageChicago OfficeLTL And Intermodal

Chicago Loop office of Total Quality Logistics at 125 South Clark Street, operating under active FMCSA property-broker a...

📍 University Park, IL

Book DistributionE-Commerce FulfillmentPackage Processing

60+ years experience distribution center with 170,000 sq ft facility managing over 13,000 pallet locations and 45,000+ S...