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Document and Entity Information Document
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9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2012
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| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | Echo Global Logistics, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001426945 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 23,162,982 |