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Fast food prices in Illinois

Illinois ranks 26th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).

2,336 restaurants, prices as of . See Illinois on the map

Key findings

The scoop

Popeyes swings widest in Illinois

Popeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 73% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $23.04 in Mundelein, IL to $39.85 in Chicago, IL.

Burger King has a Chicago peak

Burger King’s spread is a chunky 53% across Illinois. Flora, IL has the $29.04 basket, while Chicago, IL hits $44.34 with a Whopper at $9.19.

McDonald’s owns the map

McDonald’s has the most restaurants in view, with 634 stores compared. Its Illinois median basket is $29.64, 1% below the national typical price.

Chipotle lands near bargain territory

Chipotle ranks 11 of 47 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its Illinois median basket is $29.05, 2% below the national typical price.

Shake Shack stays almost identical

Shake Shack is the most consistent brand here, with just a 1% spread. Its Illinois median basket is $28.46, right on the national typical price.

Every brand in Illinois

BrandRestaurantsTypical priceRangeIndexCheapest restaurant
McDonald's636Big Mac: $5.99$4.59 to $6.9999Il Rt 142 & Ushy 45, Eldorado
Burger King262Whopper: $6.19$5.79 to $9.19981452 North State Road, Flora
Wendy's179Dave's Single: $5.99$5.49 to $7.891002226 N. Main, Princeton
Taco Bell285Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99$5.49 to $8.49101255 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago
KFC92Chicken Sandwich: $5.39$3.99 to $7.29105960 S State Route 59, Bartlett
Popeyes149Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79$4.99 to $7.29101224 Oak Creek Plz, Mundelein
Chick-fil-A74Chicken Sandwich: $5.49$5.25 to $6.351043831 41st Avenue Dr, Moline
Chipotle189Chicken Burrito: $9.50$8.45 to $10.65982037 S Neil St, Champaign
Jersey Mike's112Original Italian: $10.85$8.95 to $11.95991920 Gateway Center Drive, Belvidere
Firehouse Subs13Hook & Ladder: $9.69$8.99 to $10.79100317 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton
Five Guys38Hamburger: $10.89$10.89 to $11.391026310 Grand Ave, Ste 102, Gurnee
Culver's142ButterBurger Cheese: $4.99$4.19 to $5.891012006 Patton Dr, Mahomet
A&W1Papa Burger: $5.79$5.79 to $5.79——
Shake Shack13ShackBurger: $7.99$7.79 to $7.99100864 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills
Sonic51Sonic Cheeseburger: $5.79$5.59 to $6.891071501 Broadway Street, Quincy
Arby's100Classic Roast Beef: $5.39$4.79 to $5.991031661 N HENDERSON ST, Galesburg

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.

BrandItemToday7 days ago30 days ago1 year agoTrend
McDonald'sBig Mac$5.99———
Burger KingWhopper$6.19———
Wendy'sDave's Single$5.99———
Taco BellCrunchwrap Supreme$6.99———
KFCChicken Sandwich$5.39———
PopeyesClassic Chicken Sandwich$5.79———
Chick-fil-AChicken Sandwich$5.49———
ChipotleChicken Burrito$9.50———
Jersey Mike'sOriginal Italian$10.85———
Firehouse SubsHook & Ladder$9.69———
Five GuysHamburger$10.89———
Culver'sButterBurger Cheese$4.99———
A&WPapa Burger$5.79———
Shake ShackShackBurger$7.99———
SonicSonic Cheeseburger$5.79———
Arby'sClassic Roast Beef$5.39———

Cities in Illinois

Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.

CityRestaurantsIndexCheapest rank
Chicago35410450th
Rockford4410030th
Aurora409918th
Springfield379919th
Naperville3110031st
Champaign27974th
Peoria269920th
Joliet2610345th
Schaumburg2410346th
Elgin2110553rd
Waukegan19988th
Decatur19951st
Bloomington19989th
Belleville1610032nd
Moline169810th
Des Plaines169921st
Downers Grove159922nd
Bolingbrook159811th
Marion1510136th
Romeoville1410451st
Danville149923rd
Palatine1410452nd
Gurnee1410347th
Skokie1410137th
Mchenry1310138th
Quincy139924th
Tinley Park1310240th
Berwyn1310033rd
Cicero1310241st
Galesburg12975th
Bloomingdale129925th
Elmhurst129926th
Normal12952nd
Hoffman Estates1210034th
Dekalb129927th
Oak Lawn12976th
Crystal Lake12——
Plainfield11——
Orland Park11——
Elk Grove Village119928th
Lombard1110348th
Mundelein119812th
Mount Vernon1110035th
Effingham11——
Collinsville119813th
Oswego11——
Niles1110349th
Fairview Heights11——
Bourbonnais1110242nd
Edwardsville11——
Alton10963rd
Lockport10——
New Lenox10——
Belvidere1010654th
Glenview109814th
Franklin Park10——
East Peoria10——
Algonquin109815th
Carpentersville1010655th
Arlington Heights99816th
Freeport9——
Carbondale9977th
Peru9——
Saint Charles910139th
Pekin9——
Loves Park910243rd
Vernon Hills8——
Round Lake Beach8——
Addison8——
Carol Stream8——
Bridgeview8——
Streamwood8——
Bradley8——
Granite City89929th
Mattoon8——
Hanover Park810656th
Wheaton8——
Urbana8——
Lansing8——
Yorkville8——
Crestwood8——
Lake Zurich8——
Machesney Park8——
Huntley8——
Morris8——
Countryside7——
Woodstock7——
Wheeling7——
Antioch7——
Dixon7——
Roscoe7——
Jacksonville7——
Homewood7——
Frankfort7——
Buffalo Grove7——
Sycamore7——
Harrisburg7——
Macomb7——
Ottawa7——
Zion7——
Glendale Heights710244th
Grayslake7——
Libertyville7——
South Elgin7——
Matteson7——
Montgomery7——
O'Fallon7——
Kankakee69817th
Villa Park6——
Vandalia6——
Evergreen Park6——
Minooka6——
Geneva6——
Homer Glen6——
Glen Ellyn6——
Melrose Park6——
Litchfield6——
Rochelle6——
Waterloo6——
Batavia6——
Centralia6——
Taylorville6——
Rantoul6——
Herrin6——
West Chicago5——
Woodridge5——
Benton5——
South Holland5——
Rolling Meadows5——
Lincoln5——
Evanston5——
Deerfield5——
North Aurora5——
Robinson5——
Salem5——
Bensenville5——
Morton5——
Dolton5——
Morton Grove5——
Calumet City511457th
Alsip5——
Bartlett5——
Chicago Heights5——
Westmont5——
Charleston5——
North Chicago5——
Crest Hill5——
Mount Prospect5——
Bethalto5——
Pontiac5——

Questions people ask

Is fast food expensive in Illinois?
Illinois ranks 26th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).
How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Big Mac costs $4.59 to $6.99 at 636 McDonald's restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.99.
Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Illinois?
The cheapest McDonald's in Illinois is at Il Rt 142 & Ushy 45, Eldorado, comparing the same basket at 634 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Burger King Whopper in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Whopper costs $5.79 to $9.19 at 262 Burger King restaurants in Illinois, typically $6.19.
Where is the cheapest Burger King in Illinois?
The cheapest Burger King in Illinois is at 1452 North State Road, Flora, comparing the same basket at 261 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Dave's Single costs $5.49 to $7.89 at 179 Wendy's restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.99.
Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Illinois?
The cheapest Wendy's in Illinois is at 2226 N. Main, Princeton, comparing the same basket at 178 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.49 to $8.49 at 285 Taco Bell restaurants in Illinois, typically $6.99.
Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Illinois?
The cheapest Taco Bell in Illinois is at 255 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, comparing the same basket at 285 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $3.99 to $7.29 at 92 KFC restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.39.
Where is the cheapest KFC in Illinois?
The cheapest KFC in Illinois is at 960 S State Route 59, Bartlett, comparing the same basket at 92 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $7.29 at 149 Popeyes restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.79.
Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Illinois?
The cheapest Popeyes in Illinois is at 224 Oak Creek Plz, Mundelein, comparing the same basket at 146 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 to $6.35 at 74 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.49.
Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Illinois?
The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Illinois is at 3831 41st Avenue Dr, Moline, comparing the same basket at 74 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.45 to $10.65 at 189 Chipotle restaurants in Illinois, typically $9.50.
Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Illinois?
The cheapest Chipotle in Illinois is at 2037 S Neil St, Champaign, comparing the same basket at 189 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Original Italian costs $8.95 to $11.95 at 112 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Illinois, typically $10.85.
Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Illinois?
The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Illinois is at 1920 Gateway Center Drive, Belvidere, comparing the same basket at 111 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $8.99 to $10.79 at 13 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Illinois, typically $9.69.
Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Illinois?
The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Illinois is at 317 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton, comparing the same basket at 13 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Hamburger costs $10.89 to $11.39 at 38 Five Guys restaurants in Illinois, typically $10.89.
Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Illinois?
The cheapest Five Guys in Illinois is at 6310 Grand Ave, Ste 102, Gurnee, comparing the same basket at 37 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.19 to $5.89 at 142 Culver's restaurants in Illinois, typically $4.99.
Where is the cheapest Culver's in Illinois?
The cheapest Culver's in Illinois is at 2006 Patton Dr, Mahomet, comparing the same basket at 142 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a A&W Papa Burger in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Papa Burger costs $5.79 at 1 A&W restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.79.
How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a ShackBurger costs $7.79 to $7.99 at 13 Shake Shack restaurants in Illinois, typically $7.99.
Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in Illinois?
The cheapest Shake Shack in Illinois is at 864 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills, comparing the same basket at 13 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.59 to $6.89 at 51 Sonic restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.79.
Where is the cheapest Sonic in Illinois?
The cheapest Sonic in Illinois is at 1501 Broadway Street, Quincy, comparing the same basket at 51 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Illinois?
As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.79 to $5.99 at 100 Arby's restaurants in Illinois, typically $5.39.
Where is the cheapest Arby's in Illinois?
The cheapest Arby's in Illinois is at 1661 N HENDERSON ST, Galesburg, comparing the same basket at 96 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).

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), prices checked 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.