Document and Entity Information Document - shares |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Oct. 26, 2016 |
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | Echo Global Logistics, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001426945 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 29,226,341 |