Cheap Car Insurance in Chicago

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Updated Nov 26, 2025
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Cheap Car Insurance in Chicago

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Whether you’re heading out for a slice at Gino’s East or taking friends to see “The Bean,” driving on Chicago’s streets often means navigating heavy traffic and sharing the road with buses, pedestrians and cyclists. You have to be a little assertive to get where you’re going, and finding your way around the grid can take a little practice.

The best way to protect yourself, your passengers and your finances is to get robust car insurance coverage. Because Chicago is an urban area, rates can be higher than in smaller towns, so it’s wise to compare rates from multiple insurers.

We’ve gathered the cheapest car insurance quotes that Chicago drivers have received so you can see how pricing varies by age, location within the city and preferred coverage.

Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Chicago

Illinois requires drivers to have the following minimum coverages:

  • $25,000 for injury or death of one person in a crash.
  • $50,000 for injury or death of more than one person in a crash.
  • $20,000 for damage to property of another person.
  • $25,000 in uninsured motorist coverage per person.
  • $50,000 in uninsured motorist coverage per accident.

These are the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage insurance in Chicago, based on real quotes from Jerry customers.These are the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage insurance in Chicago, based on real quotes from Jerry customers.

If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require full coverage. You may also need gap insurance, which can help you pay off your loan if your car is totaled.

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Cheapest full coverage insurance in Chicago

The state’s minimum coverage won’t be enough to protect your finances if your car is stolen or damaged in bad weather. You’d need full coverage, which comprises collision and comprehensive insurances, to pay for damages in those cases.

Here are full coverage quotes that real drivers in Chicago have received, according to Jerry’s data.

Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$33 $401 26 09/30/25 60645
$37 $441 51 11/07/25 60640
$39 $473 41 06/19/25 60625
$42 $505 63 07/07/25 60626
$45 $535 39 06/16/25 60613
$45 $537 61 11/06/25 60634
$46 $555 46 06/26/25 60613
$47 $567 38 06/17/25 60613
$49 $593 44 06/22/25 60656
$50 $597 52 07/27/25 60618
Last Updated Nov. 27, 2025

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Methodology

Jerry's editorial team analyzed Jerry customer quotes to find the median full coverage quote, by ZIP code. We looked at customers driving popular vehicles, including the Ford-150, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, RAM 1500, Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4 . We also used the following base driver profile:

  • 35-45 years old.
  • Clean driving record.
  • $50,000 in bodily injury liability, per person.
  • $100,000 in bodily injury liability, per accident.
  • $1,000 deductible for comprehensive and collision insurance.

Cheapest car insurance for young drivers in Chicago (18-29 years old)

Younger drivers tend to pay higher rates for car insurance, but that doesn't mean affordable coverage isn't attainable. Drivers from 18 to 29 years old can compare quotes from multiple insurers to find the best rate.

Here are the cheapest car insurance quotes young Jerry customers in Chicago have received.

Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$26 $316 29 No 11/14/25 60605
$36 $428 22 No 08/23/25 60647
$40 $484 28 No 07/09/25 60647
$41 $486 25 No 09/17/25 60605
$43 $510 23 No 07/09/25 60611
$45 $537 61 11/06/25 60634
$46 $555 46 06/26/25 60613
$47 $567 38 06/17/25 60613
$49 $593 44 06/22/25 60656
$50 $597 52 07/27/25 60618
Last Updated Nov. 26, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in Chicago (30-54 years old)

Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$21 $252 31 No 07/10/25 60645
$25 $298 47 No 10/11/25 60613
$25 $304 38 No 08/07/25 60655
$26 $312 34 No 07/26/25 60647
$26 $313 41 No 08/07/25 60622
$45 $537 61 11/06/25 60634
$46 $555 46 06/26/25 60613
$47 $567 38 06/17/25 60613
$49 $593 44 06/22/25 60656
$50 $597 52 07/27/25 60618
Last Updated Nov. 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for older drivers (55+ years old)

Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$22 $267 66 No 10/02/25 60655
$26 $316 72 No 07/09/25 60613
$31 $372 59 No 09/20/25 60634
$34 $406 60 No 07/02/25 60610
$34 $410 66 No 11/09/25 60630
$45 $537 61 11/06/25 60634
$46 $555 46 06/26/25 60613
$47 $567 38 06/17/25 60613
$49 $593 44 06/22/25 60656
$50 $597 52 07/27/25 60618
Last Updated Nov. 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Chicago

A clean driving record can ensure you're getting the best rate possible. Here are the cheapest quotes for car insurance that Chicagoans with no accidents or citations on their records have received via Jerry.

Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
Has Full Coverage
City, State
ZIP Code
$22 $258 33 08/02/25 No 60653
$22 $262 41 07/31/25 No 60641
$26 $313 41 08/07/25 No 60622
$26 $315 52 10/16/25 No 60634
$26 $316 29 11/14/25 No 60605
$27 $322 51 11/07/25 No 60640
$28 $334 45 07/06/25 No 60657
$28 $334 66 10/02/25 No 60655
$29 $344 32 07/24/25 No 60618
$29 $346 35 08/03/25 No 60611
Last Updated Nov. 26, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Chicago

Your credit score is a factor in your car insurance premium, and those with low scores can pay higher rates than good-credit drivers. It's wise to get multiple quotes if you have a low score to find the most affordable option. These are some of the cheapest quotes that real Jerry customers in Chicago with credit scores below 550 have received via Jerry.

Credit Score
Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
ZIP Code
<550 $41 $490 55 11/05/25 60636
<550 $48 $574 46 11/24/25 60618
<550 $53 $636 43 08/31/25 60630
<550 $58 $690 54 07/15/25 60629
<550 $59 $706 44 10/27/25 60628
$27 $322 51 60640
$28 $334 45 60657
$28 $334 66 60655
$29 $344 32 60618
$29 $346 35 60611
Last Updated Nov. 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Chicago

At-fault Accident on Record
Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
ZIP Code
At Fault With No Injury $30 $362 37 No 11/05/25 60614
At Fault With No Injury $30 $364 26 No 04/04/25 60661
At Fault With No Injury $34 $408 32 No 12/27/24 60654
At Fault With No Injury $36 $428 65 No 11/18/25 60613
At Fault With No Injury $38 $450 32 No 05/26/25 60605
$27 $322 51 No 60640
$28 $334 45 No 60657
$28 $334 66 No 60655
$29 $344 32 No 60618
$29 $346 35 No 60611
Last Updated Nov. 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Chicago

Violation Summary
Monthly Quote
Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
Speeding under 15 $55 $662 42 09/13/25 60613
Speeding over 15 $56 $670 30 06/15/25 60657
Speeding over 15 $57 $686 33 11/18/25 60620
Speeding under 15 $68 $818 38 08/11/25 60647
Speeding under 15 $72 $858 28 10/15/25 60659
$27 $322 51 11/07/25 60640
$28 $334 45 07/06/25 60657
$28 $334 66 10/02/25 60655
$29 $344 32 07/24/25 60618
$29 $346 35 08/03/25 60611
Last Updated Nov. 25, 2025

Methodology

Data included in this analysis comes from policies that Jerry has quoted within the last 6 months for drivers with a clean record and that have full coverage, unless stated otherwise. Data related to violations, accidents or credit scores pull from quote data from the last 18 months. Jerry services 48 states and offers a range of insurance companies to choose from.

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Xuyun Zeng

Xuyun Zeng is a writer and editor with a wide-ranging content background including tech, journalism, cars and health care. After graduating with highest honors in journalism, Xuyun led a newspaper to win eight awards, helped start an award-winning film industry podcast and has written over a hundred articles about cars repair, state laws and insurance. Prior to joining Jerry, Xuyun worked as a freelance SEO consultant with a mission to create the best content that will help readers and grow organic traffic.

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Annie is a writer and editor at Jerry with more than a decade of experience writing and editing digital content. Before joining Jerry, she was an assistant assigning editor at NerdWallet. Her past work has appeared in the Associated Press, USA Today and The Washington Post. Her work has been cited by Northwestern University and Harvard Kennedy School. Annie served as a spokesperson for NerdWallet during her time at NerdWallet and has been featured in New York Magazine, MarketWatch and on local television and radio stations.

Previously, she worked at USAA and newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota, California and Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota.

Over the past 12 months, 25% of drivers who switched with Jerry paid $89 or less per month. Not all customers find savings. Savings depend on state, policy features, coverage, driving history and other factors.
Editorial Note: This article was written by a paid member of Jerry’s editorial team. Statements in this article do not constitute advice or recommendations. You should consult with an insurance professional about your specific circumstances and needs before making any insurance decisions.

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