What is the average electricity rate in Illinois?

As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 18.86¢ per kWh — about 2% below the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Illinois?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Illinois is about $169.74. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Illinois ranks #16 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 35 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · March 2026

Average rate

18.86¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$169.74

Rank (1 = priciest)

#16/51

Illinois electricity is about 2% below the US average (19.16¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Illinois?: As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 18.86¢ per kWh — about 2% below the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Illinois?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Illinois is about $169.74. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Illinois rank for electricity prices?: Illinois ranks #16 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 35 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

Loading Legacy