2026 Chicago, Illinois Sales Tax Calculator & Rate

10.25%

Chicago combined sales tax rate for 2026

Illinois

6.25%
Cook County

1.75%
Chicago

1.25%
Regional Transport. Authority (rta)

1%

Minimum combined sales tax rate

10.25%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Chicago sales tax details

The minimum combined 2026 sales tax rate for Chicago, Illinois is 10.25%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The Illinois sales tax rate is currently 6.25%. The Chicago sales tax rate is 1.25%.

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Chicago rates by ZIP and neighboring cities

Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.