Chicago to Northern California: refrigerated and dry LTL and intermodal
Chicago and the Midwest to Northern California, consolidated on our own docks and moved on our own equipment. Temperature set at pickup and visible the whole way.
What Chicago to Northern California looks like
From our own shipments, October 2025 to September 2026. Transit is calendar days from pickup to delivery and includes delivery appointment scheduling.
- LTL transit
8 days
Typical, pickup to delivery. 10 days or less for 4 in 5 shipments.- Intermodal transit
8 days
Typical full container, pickup to delivery. 14 days or less for 4 in 5 loads.- Distance
2,080 miles
Median shipment miles on the lane.- Refrigerated
48%
Share of the lane's shipments that moved under temperature control, October 2025 to September 2026.- Shipments
900+
LTL and intermodal moved on this lane, October 2025 to September 2026.
Both ends of the lane
Chicago and the Midwest
Handled through our Chicago, IL terminal, 5502 W 47th St.
Most frequent: Chicago, West Chicago, Greenfield, IN, Wilmington, Romeoville, Mooresville, IN.
Northern California
Handled through our Stockton, CA terminal, 2402 California St.
Most frequent: Woodland, Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy, Lathrop, Modesto.
How it moves
Refrigerated or dry, on trailers and containers we own and maintain. You pick the service level; we route for it.
LTL consolidation
Refrigerated and dry less-than-truckload, consolidated at our terminals and moved on a schedule. Liftgate or dock to dock.
Intermodal
Full refrigerated or dry containers on Class I rail, with its own drayage at both ends for pickup and delivery. Truckload service at intermodal economics.
What each level means: Guaranteed, Premium and Economy. Pickup cutoffs vary by origin: call 800-501-5589.
Chicago to Northern California FAQ
How long does LTL take from Chicago to Northern California?
White Arrow LTL from Chicago and the Midwest to Northern California took 8 calendar days from pickup to delivery on a typical shipment between October 2025 to September 2026, and 10 days or less for 4 in 5 shipments. That count includes delivery appointment scheduling at the consignee.
Does White Arrow run refrigerated freight from Chicago to Northern California?
Yes. White Arrow runs refrigerated and dry LTL and intermodal equipment on the Chicago to Northern California lane. About 48% of the lane's shipments in the last year moved under temperature control, with the reefer temperature monitored and visible throughout transit.
Is there intermodal from Chicago to Northern California?
Yes. White Arrow runs temperature-controlled and dry intermodal on this lane in its own containers on Class I rail, with its own drayage at both ends. A typical full container took 8 calendar days from pickup to delivery between October 2025 to September 2026, and 14 days or less for 4 in 5 loads.
How do I get a quote for Chicago to Northern California?
Call 800-501-5589 or request a quote at whitearrow.com/contact with origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, pallet count, freight class, temperature and pickup date. Signed-in customers can quote and tender in the customer portal.
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Ship Chicago to Northern California.
Send origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, pallets, freight class, temperature and pickup date. We will come back with a rate and a date.