Midwest
Connect the Midwest to North American markets
Move shipments across the Midwest with access to agricultural regions, manufacturing centers, industrial markets and one of North America's largest freight rail networks.
Midwest shipping advantages
Shipping across the Midwest
What We Ship
Products and industries we serve BNSF supports Midwest businesses with rail and intermodal solutions that connect manufacturers, agricultural producers, distribution centers and consumer markets.
Meet your rail sales experts
Our team is ready to help you navigate rail shipping. We provide the guidance, insights and support you need to strengthen your supply chain and achieve your business goals.
Benefits
Supporting Midwest supply chains
BNSF connects agricultural regions, manufacturing centers and industrial markets through major Midwest hubs, including Chicago, helping customers reach domestic and international markets efficiently.
Supporting more sustainable transportation
Rail intermodal can reduce carbon emissions by up to 75% compared with trucks while supporting efficient long-distance transportation.
Why Midwest businesses choose BNSF
Access to key industrial and agricultural markets
Connect production, manufacturing and distribution markets across the Midwest through the BNSF network.
Built around critical transportation corridors
BNSF serves major intermodal corridors that connect the Midwest to ports, manufacturing centers and consumer markets across North America.
Flexible supply chain solutions
Connect rail, intermodal and logistics solutions that support evolving business needs.
Shipping options
Choose the shipping method that fits your business
Intermodal
A flexible, cost-efficient way to move shipments long distances using both rail and truck.
Individual railcar
Ideal for smaller shipments with equipment matched to your transportation needs.
Machinery and oversized
Move oversized and heavy shipments with specialized equipment and coordinated support.
Responsibility
Our commitment to the Midwest
Employees
BNSF employees help move products and materials that support businesses, communities and supply chains across North America.
Safety
BNSF invests in technology, training and infrastructure that support safe freight transportation.
Community
BNSF supports communities through charitable giving, local partnerships and infrastructure investment across its network.
Tools and resources
Frequently asked questions
Which Midwest intermodal and logistics hubs does BNSF serve?
BNSF serves major Midwest markets through intermodal facilities, logistics parks and rail hubs, including Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul and other regional gateways that connect shipments across North America.
How does BNSF support agricultural and industrial shipping in the Midwest?
BNSF supports agricultural and industrial supply chains through shuttle loading facilities, rail-served industrial sites, transload services and connections to export, manufacturing and distribution markets.
Where can I find Midwest maps, facility directories and shipping resources?
BNSF provides maps, transit tools, facility directories and shipping resources through its Maps and Shipping Locations tools to help customers plan and manage shipments.
Which Midwest intermodal and logistics hubs does BNSF serve?
BNSF serves major Midwest markets through intermodal facilities, logistics parks and rail hubs, including Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul and other regional gateways that connect shipments across North America.
How does BNSF support agricultural and industrial shipping in the Midwest?
BNSF supports agricultural and industrial supply chains through shuttle loading facilities, rail-served industrial sites, transload services and connections to export, manufacturing and distribution markets.
Where can I find Midwest maps, facility directories and shipping resources?
BNSF provides maps, transit tools, facility directories and shipping resources through its Maps and Shipping Locations tools to help customers plan and manage shipments.