Fast food prices in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL is the 43rd cheapest of 50 Illinois cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 106, 6% above the national typical price).

275 restaurants, prices as of 2026-10-01. See Chicago on the map

Key findings

• A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.19 in Chicago, IL ($4.99 to $6.81 across 101 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
• A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.99 in Chicago, IL ($3.99 to $9.19 across 44 restaurants). Burger King here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
• A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Chicago, IL ($5.59 to $6.39 across 24 restaurants). Wendy's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
• A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.99 in Chicago, IL ($5.49 to $8.49 across 41 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
• A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Chicago, IL ($5.19 to $6.19 across 17 restaurants). KFC here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
• A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Chicago, IL ($4.99 to $6.99 across 35 restaurants). Popeyes here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
• A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.15 in Chicago, IL ($5.45 to $6.35 across 13 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 18% above its typical price in the US.

The scoop

Every brand in Chicago

Price history

Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.

Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand

Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.

Every restaurant in Chicago, IL

Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.

McDonald's

Burger King

Wendy's

Taco Bell

KFC

Popeyes

Chick-fil-A

Nearby in Illinois

• Rockford
• Aurora
• Springfield
• Naperville
• Elgin
• Joliet
• Peoria
• Champaign
• Belleville
• Waukegan
• Des Plaines
• Schaumburg

Questions people ask

How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $6.81 at 101 McDonald's restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $6.19.

Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest McDonald's in Chicago, IL is at 4546 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 100 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Burger King Whopper in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $9.19 at 44 Burger King restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $5.99.

Where is the cheapest Burger King in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest Burger King in Chicago, IL is at 7523 N Clark St, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 43 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $5.59 to $6.39 at 24 Wendy's restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $5.79.

Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest Wendy's in Chicago, IL is at 2811 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.49 to $8.49 at 41 Taco Bell restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $7.99.

Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest Taco Bell in Chicago, IL is at 4614 S Damen Ave, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 41 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.19 to $6.19 at 17 KFC restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $5.39.

Where is the cheapest KFC in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest KFC in Chicago, IL is at 10556 South Indianapolis, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 17 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 35 Popeyes restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $5.49.

Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest Popeyes in Chicago, IL is at 6622 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 35 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Chicago, IL?

As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.45 to $6.35 at 13 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Chicago, IL, typically $6.15.

Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Chicago, IL?

The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Chicago, IL is at 4733 W 76th St, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 13 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How these prices are measured

Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.

Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/illinois/chicago), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.