Auto & Transport, Illinois

Towing cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Towing figure in Chicago is about $141 per tow, about 13% above the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$141

per tow

Fair price range: $57 to $339

On the low end
$57
On the high end
$339

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

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Distance
  2. After hours
  3. Vehicle type
  4. Winching
  5. Storage

Ways to pay less

  1. Join roadside assistance
  2. Ask mileage rates first
  3. Avoid mystery storage lots
  4. Have a destination ready
  5. Photograph the hookup

Towing in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$141
$57 to $339
National typical$125
$50 to $300
Naperville, IL$138
$55 to $330
Aurora, IL$130
$52 to $312
Joliet, IL$126
$51 to $303
Anaheim, CA$139
$56 to $335
Concord, CA$146
$59 to $350

Other Auto & Transport costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Towing in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Towing typically costs about $141 per tow, with most prices between $57 and $339.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Towing earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 13% 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.