Cheapest EV Charging in Chicago, IL
How much does EV charging cost in Chicago, IL?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Chicago, Illinois is Free at Blink Network (1035 Van Buren - Garage - ParkChirp). Public charging prices range from $0.13/kWh to $0.63/kWh across 55 stations with published pricing. 44 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of October 20, 2026. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cheapest EV Charging Stations in Chicago
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1035 Van Buren - Garage - ParkChirp 1035 W Van Buren St |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 2 | 500 Lake Shore Drive 517 N Peshtigo Ct |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 3 | 640 N LaSalle Parking Garage - Tesla Destination 640 N LaSalle St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | AC Hotel Chicago Downtown - Tesla Destination 630 N Rush St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 5 | Atlantic Aviation MDW - Tesla Destination 6150 S Laramie Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 6 | Berman Nissan - Chicago 3456 N Kedzie Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL - East Ohio Street (Pay to Park, Floor 6) - Tesla Destination 50 E Ohio St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL - North Dearborn Street (Pay to Park, Floor 2) - Tesla Destination 181 N Dearborn St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL - South Franklin Street (Pay to Park, Floor 4) - Tesla Destination 329 S Franklin St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL - West Madison Street (Pay to Park, Floor 4) - Tesla Destination 201 W Madison St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 11 | Cubs Blue Lot 1094 W Waveland |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 12 | Echelon Garage 353 N DesPlaines St |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 13 | Grant Park North - Tesla Destination 25 N Michigan Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 14 | Grant Park South - Tesla Destination 325 S Michigan Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 15 | Greenway Parking Garage - Tesla Destination 60 W Kinzie |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 16 | Loews Chicago Hotel - Tesla Destination 455 N Park Dr |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 17 | LPC 2330 North Clifton Avenue |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 18 | Midway Economy Parking Garage 5050 W 55th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 19 | Millennium Parking Garage LLC - Tesla Destination 5 S Columbus Dr |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 20 | O'Hare International Airport - Lot A Main Parking Garage 10000 W O'Hare Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of September 14, 2026 |
| 21 | O'Hare International Airport - Lot D Terminal 5 Parking Garage 10000 W O'Hare Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of September 14, 2026 |
| 22 | O'Hare International Airport - Multi-Modal Facility Economy Lot F 10255 W Zemke Blvd |
Non-Networked | Free | as of September 14, 2026 |
| 23 | Ogden Plaza Self Parking Garage - Tesla Destination 300 Lower North Water St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 24 | One Bennett Park 456 E Illinois St |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 25 | One Eleven 111 W Wacker Dr |
Blink Network | Free | as of September 28, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Chicago, IL?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the Blink Network network at 1035 Van Buren - Garage - ParkChirp.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Chicago?
Public EV charging in Chicago ranges from $0.13/kWh to $0.63/kWh across 55 stations with published pricing, as of October 20, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Chicago?
Yes — 44 stations in Chicago offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.