Chicago Crosstown Transportation
Across Chicago. Backed by Cushing.
Container transportation between Chicago rail ramps and inland yards, coordinated by a dispatch team that understands the facilities, gate hours, and details behind every move.
- Rail Ramp to Rail Ramp
- Ramp to Inland Yard
- 24/7 Dispatch
- 20, 40, 45 & 53 Foot Containers
More Than Getting Across Town.
A crosstown move depends on more than distance. Gate hours, container availability, pickup details, and receiving requirements all shape the plan. Cushing dispatch coordinates those details to keep the move organized.
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Between Chicago Rail Ramps
Container moves connecting Chicago rail facilities.
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Between Ramps and Inland Yards
Transportation between rail ramps and inland yards, including return movements.
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Dispatch That Knows the Operation
A single dispatch desk available around the clock to coordinate shipment details and answer questions.
Send the Details. Get the Move Coordinated.
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Tender the Load
Send the container number, pickup location, destination, weight, and requested dates by EDI, API, email, or phone.
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Dispatch Plans the Move
Our team assigns an owner operator and coordinates the pickup and delivery requirements.
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Stay Connected
Contact the same dispatch desk for questions and operational updates, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Chicago Ramps. Practical Experience.
Cushing handles crosstown transportation across Chicago rail facilities and inland yards. Contact dispatch with the container details and facility requirements to coordinate your move.
View Locations and Service Areas
Crosstown Questions, Answered.
What is a crosstown move?
A crosstown move transports a container between Chicago rail facilities or between a rail ramp and an inland yard.
Which Chicago ramps does Cushing serve?
Fifteen ramps on six railroads: BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian National and CPKC. The list by railroad is on our Locations and Service Areas page; contact dispatch to confirm the requirements for your specific move.
Can Cushing handle a same day move?
Contact dispatch with the container number, availability, pickup and receiving gate hours, and requested timing. Dispatch can confirm whether the move can be scheduled.
What container sizes does Cushing handle?
Cushing handles 20, 40, 45, and 53 foot containers. Include the size, type, and weight when submitting shipment details.
How do I tender a crosstown load?
Send the load through EDI or API, email workorders@cushingtrans.com, or call 708.656.5050. Dispatch is available 24/7.
Have a Container to Move Across Chicago?
Send the pickup location, destination, container details, and requested dates. Cushing dispatch will help coordinate the next step.