Auto & Transport, Illinois

Auto Mechanic cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Chicago is about $160 per hour, about 15% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$160

per hour

On the low end
$103
On the high end
$252

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Shop type
  2. Vehicle make
  3. Diagnostics
  4. Parts
  5. Dealer vs independent

Ways to pay less

  1. Use an independent shop
  2. Ask for used/OEM parts options
  3. Get a written estimate
  4. Do simple maintenance yourself
  5. Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work

Auto Mechanic in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$160
$103 to $252
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Naperville, IL$156
$100 to $245
Aurora, IL$148
$95 to $232
Joliet, IL$144
$92 to $225
Anaheim, CA$171
$110 to $268
Concord, CA$189
$122 to $297

Other Auto & Transport costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $160 per hour, with most prices between $103 and $252.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 15% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.