Vet costs in Illinois (2026)
Pick your metro area to see local vet prices, or check the statewide numbers below. Every number links to its source.
Last updated: October 2026
Illinois cities
Bloomington
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 93.5
See Bloomington costsIL · EstimateChampaign–Urbana
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 92.7
See Champaign–Urbana costsILChicago
Exam fee median $83 · cost index 103.6
See Chicago costsIL · EstimateDecatur
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 88.4
See Decatur costsIL · EstimateKankakee
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 96.4
See Kankakee costsILPeoria
Exam fee median $83 · cost index 91.2
See Peoria costsIL · EstimateRockford
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 92.2
See Rockford costsIL · EstimateSpringfield
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 92.7
See Springfield costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $83 (19 practices, most $78–$85) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $45 (20 practices, most $35–$60) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $457 (12 practices, most $425–$466) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Illinois?
Across Illinois, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $83 (PawsRx, 19 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Illinois cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 8 Illinois metro areas: Bloomington, Champaign–Urbana, Chicago, Decatur, Kankakee, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield.