Fast food prices in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL is the 33rd cheapest of 50 Illinois cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 102, 2% above the national typical price).
14 restaurants, prices as of . See Des Plaines on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.49 in Des Plaines, IL ($6.49 across 4 restaurants). McDonald's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.19 in Des Plaines, IL ($6.19 across 2 restaurants). Burger King here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.89 in Des Plaines, IL ($5.79 to $5.99 across 2 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $5.49 in Des Plaines, IL ($5.49 to $7.79 across 3 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Des Plaines, IL ($5.39 across 1 restaurants). KFC here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.64 in Des Plaines, IL ($5.49 to $5.79 across 2 restaurants). Popeyes here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
Every brand in Des Plaines
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 4 | Big Mac: $6.49 | $6.49 to $6.49 | 102 | 444 S River Rd |
| Burger King | 2 | Whopper: $6.19 | $6.19 to $6.19 | 101 | 860 Elmhurst Road |
| Wendy's | 2 | Dave's Single: $5.89 | $5.79 to $5.99 | 105 | 2570 Dempster |
| Taco Bell | 3 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $5.49 | $5.49 to $7.79 | 94 | 945 Elmhurst Rd |
| KFC | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.39 to $5.39 | — | — |
| Popeyes | 2 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.64 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 109 | 435 South River Road |
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.
| Brand | Cheapest | Priciest | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 444 S River Rd $6.49 Big Mac | 444 S River Rd $6.49 Big Mac | 0% |
| Burger King | 860 Elmhurst Road $6.19 Whopper | 1242 Lee Street $6.19 Whopper | 3% |
| Wendy's | 2570 Dempster $5.79 Dave's Single | 1595 Lee Street $5.99 Dave's Single | 11% |
| Taco Bell | 945 Elmhurst Rd $5.49 Crunchwrap Supreme | 9870 N Milwaukee $7.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 17% |
| Popeyes | 435 South River Road $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 435 South River Road $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
Every restaurant in Des Plaines, IL
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 S River Rd | $6.49 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 1101 Oakton Street | $6.49 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 3067 Mannheim Road | $6.49 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 725 W Golf Rd | $6.49 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860 Elmhurst Road | $6.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1242 Lee Street | $6.19 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2570 Dempster | $5.79 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1595 Lee Street | $5.99 | 110 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 Elmhurst Rd | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1175 E. Oakton | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 9870 N Milwaukee | $7.79 | 111 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1195 E. Oakton Street | $5.39 | 105 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 South River Road | $5.79 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 3025 Mannheim Rd | $5.49 | 109 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.49 at 4 McDonald's restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Des Plaines, IL?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Des Plaines, IL is at 444 S River Rd, Des Plaines, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.19 at 2 Burger King restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $6.19.
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.79 to $5.99 at 2 Wendy's restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $5.89.
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.49 to $7.79 at 3 Taco Bell restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Des Plaines, IL?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Des Plaines, IL is at 945 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 at 1 KFC restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $5.39.
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Des Plaines, IL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 2 Popeyes restaurants in Des Plaines, IL, typically $5.64.
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/des-plaines), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.