Cheapest EV Charging in Chicago, IL
How much does EV charging cost in Chicago, IL?
As of May 27, 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 35 stations with published pricing. 23 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of May 27, 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 May 27, 2026 |
| 2 | 500 Lake Shore Drive 517 N Peshtigo Ct |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Berman Nissan - Chicago 3456 N Kedzie Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 4 | Cubs Blue Lot 1094 W Waveland |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 5 | Echelon Garage 353 N DesPlaines St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 6 | LPC 2330 North Clifton Avenue |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 7 | Midway Economy Parking Garage 5050 W 55th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 8 | O'Hare Airport 10000 W O'Hare Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of September 12, 2024 |
| 9 | O'Hare Airport - Multi-Modal Facility Economy Lot F 10255 W Zemke Blvd |
Non-Networked | Free | as of September 12, 2025 |
| 10 | One Bennett Park 456 E Illinois St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 11 | One Eleven 111 W Wacker Dr |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 12 | Parq Fulton 1400 West Randolph Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 13 | SWTCH Energy 225 W Randolph St |
SWTCH | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 14 | SWTCH Energy Inc. 355 N Halsted St |
SWTCH | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 15 | Taylor Street Library and Apartments 1342 W Taylor St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 16 | The Mason 180 North Ada Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 17 | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago 401 N Wabash Avenue |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 18 | UIC 1100 West Harrison 1100 West Harrison |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 19 | UIC 1100 Wood Street 1100 South Wood Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 20 | UIC Maxwell Parking Structure 701 W Maxwell St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 21 | University of Illinois - 760 W Taylor St 760 W Taylor St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 22 | University of Illinois - 915 S Paulina St 915 S Paulina St |
Blink Network | Free | as of May 27, 2026 |
| 23 | Western Avenue Nissan 7410 S Western Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of February 12, 2024 |
| 24 | Plant Chicago 4459 S Marshfield Ave |
EVMATCH | $0.13/kWh | as of March 14, 2024 |
| 25 | St. Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church 4945 S Dorchester Ave |
EVMATCH | $0.15/kWh | as of March 14, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Chicago, IL?
As of May 27, 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 35 stations with published pricing, as of May 27, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Chicago?
Yes — 23 stations in Chicago offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.