Illinois DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Illinois.
Calculate your Illinois DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Illinois costs about $28,388, the 1st highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DUI cost in Illinois?
Add up the fine ($500-$2,500), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,500-$10,000), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Illinois at about $28,388, within a range of $14,291 to $44,635, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Illinois?
Illinois uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.16% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Illinois?
A first-offense DUI in Illinois carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days), and a second offense carries a license suspension of 5 years (1825 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires an ignition interlock device for 5 months following a first DUI conviction. We estimate the monthly cost at about $80.
Does Illinois require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Illinois requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 70-150%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Illinois?
In Illinois, a DUI becomes a felony on the third offense (lifetime lookback). Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Illinois.
Can a DUI be expunged in Illinois?
Illinois does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet; an attorney in Illinois can tell you whether any apply.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Illinois?
In Illinois, you have 90 days from the date of the suspension notice to ask a court to review the license suspension (625 ILCS 5/2-118.1(b)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Illinois have to charge you with a DUI?
In Illinois, the state generally must file DUI charges within 18 months of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DUI in Illinois?
Illinois generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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