Legal & Financial, Illinois

Mediation cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Mediation figure in Chicago is about $360 per hour, about 20% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$360

per hour

On the low end
$180
On the high end
$600

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Family vs business
  2. Number of sessions
  3. Attorney present
  4. Venue
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Come with a term sheet
  2. Limit attorney time
  3. Use community mediation
  4. Share the fee
  5. Set a session cap

Mediation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$360
$180 to $600
National typical$300
$150 to $500
Naperville, IL$342
$171 to $570
Aurora, IL$306
$153 to $510
Joliet, IL$288
$144 to $480
Anaheim, CA$360
$180 to $600
Concord, CA$395
$197 to $658

Other Legal & Financial costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Mediation in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Mediation typically costs about $360 per hour, with most prices between $180 and $600.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

Prices in Chicago run about 20% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.