Average car insurance cost in Chicago, Illinois

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According to our data, the average annual cost of car insurance in Chicago is $2,421 – $520 more than the Illinois average cost and $92 less than when compared to the national average.

Where you live plays a big role in how much you pay for car insurance. Areas with high population density, theft and accident rates tend to have higher premiums.

Comparing car insurance rates in Chicago to state and national averages can help you determine if you’re getting a good deal or if it’s time to explore other options. Below, we outline local trends, rate differences and ways to save.

Cheap car insurance companies in Chicago

Travelers provides the lowest full coverage car insurance rate in Chicago, with an annual premium of $1,771 for the liability limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident and $100,000 for property damage.

GEICO also offers cheap full coverage car insurance rates at an average annual cost of $1,939.

Every insurance company calculates premiums differently based on its unique underwriting guidelines. This means prices can vary widely, so getting quotes from multiple insurers is one of the best ways to find affordable coverage tailored to you.

The following table compares average yearly and monthly car insurance costs from different companies in Chicago.

Read about the best car insurance companies.

Average car insurance cost in Chicago by coverage limits

Here’s a breakdown of average car insurance rates in Chicago by coverage type.

• State minimum coverage: $642 per year (limits are $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $25,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Liability only coverage: $708 per year (limits are $50,000 bodily injury liability per person, $100,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $50,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Full coverage: $2,421 per year (limits are $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $100,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Non-owners coverage: $518 per year

Most states require drivers to purchase minimum liability insurance to drive legally, but the minimum required limits vary. This coverage helps pay for injuries or damage you cause to others in an accident.

However, a liability-only policy won’t cover damage to your car or medical expenses if you’re at fault. You’ll need to add collision and comprehensive coverage to your policy to protect your car.

Average car insurance rates by gender in Chicago

In Chicago, the average annual car insurance cost for female drivers is $2,423. Male drivers, on the other hand, pay $2,418 per year – that’s $5 less than what female drivers pay. While most states allow insurers to use gender when setting rates, there are states, including California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania that prohibit the use of gender as a rating factor.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, or Triple-I, women tend to drive more cautiously and are involved in fewer serious accidents than men. Insurers factor this into their premium calculations, which is why men often pay more for car insurance.

Read more on how gender affects car insurance rates.

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Average car insurance rates by age in Chicago

Teen drivers in Chicago pay the highest car insurance premiums, at $8,214 per year or $685 per month.

Data from the Insurance Information Institute shows that teens aged 16 to 19 are more likely to be involved in crashes due to inexperience, which leads to higher insurance rates. On average, teen drivers pay $4,122 more annually than young adult drivers.

As teen drivers get older and gain more experience, their car insurance premiums usually decrease. On average, young adults aged 20 to 24 pay $4,092 per year for car insurance – that’s $4,122 less than what teen drivers typically pay.

Adult drivers aged 25 to 55 pay an average of $2,471 per year for car insurance, while seniors aged 60 to 75 pay around $2,406 annually.

Read more on auto insurance for seniors.

The table below shows the average annual full coverage car insurance rates for drivers of different age groups.

Car insurance rate trends in Chicago

From 2023 to 2025, drivers in Chicago experienced an upward trend in car insurance premiums, with average rates Increased by 25% or about $491.

The graph below tracks insurance costs from 2022 to 2025, highlighting long-term trends that help explain today’s rate changes.

How drivers can save on insurance even with higher rates

Drivers in Chicago pay higher than the state average for car insurance. The good news? You can often cut costs by comparing quotes from several insurers and using discounts – like bundling policies, safe driver rewards, or low-mileage savings.

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned car insurance rates in 2025 from Quadrant Information Services. To determine the average premiums, our team of data analysts and expert editors analyzed 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes.

The insurance rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. Quotes premiums are for a full coverage policy with limits:

• $100,000 bodily injury per person
• $300,000 bodily injury per accident
• $100,000 property damage per accident
• $500 comprehensive and collision deductible

The quoted insurance rates are for comparison purposes, and your rates may vary.

Shivani Gite

Contributing Writer

 

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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.