Painting Costs in Illinois

Verified cost ranges across cities in Illinois

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Illinois

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Illinois

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Illinois2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,272

High

$2,419

Chicago2 sources

Low

$806

Typical

$1,318

High

$2,506

Rockford2 sources

Low

$717

Typical

$1,172

High

$2,229

Peoria2 sources

Low

$710

Typical

$1,160

High

$2,207

Springfield2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$1,180

High

$2,243

Champaign2 sources

Low

$721

Typical

$1,179

High

$2,242

Decatur2 sources

Low

$688

Typical

$1,125

High

$2,139

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$750

Typical

$1,226

High

$2,332

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$728

Typical

$1,190

High

$2,263

Davenport2 sources

Low

$693

Typical

$1,133

High

$2,155

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Illinois2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,780

High

$5,552

Chicago2 sources

Low

$2,023

Typical

$2,879

High

$5,751

Rockford2 sources

Low

$1,800

Typical

$2,561

High

$5,116

Peoria2 sources

Low

$1,782

Typical

$2,536

High

$5,065

Springfield2 sources

Low

$1,811

Typical

$2,578

High

$5,149

Champaign2 sources

Low

$1,810

Typical

$2,577

High

$5,147

Decatur2 sources

Low

$1,727

Typical

$2,458

High

$4,909

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$1,883

Typical

$2,679

High

$5,352

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$1,827

Typical

$2,600

High

$5,193

Davenport2 sources

Low

$1,740

Typical

$2,476

High

$4,946

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Illinois2 sources

Low

$120

Typical

$510

High

$900

Chicago2 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$528

High

$932

Rockford2 sources

Low

$111

Typical

$470

High

$829

Peoria2 sources

Low

$109

Typical

$465

High

$821

Springfield2 sources

Low

$111

Typical

$473

High

$834

Champaign2 sources

Low

$111

Typical

$473

High

$834

Decatur2 sources

Low

$106

Typical

$451

High

$796

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$116

Typical

$491

High

$867

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$112

Typical

$477

High

$842

Davenport2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$454

High

$801

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Illinois3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$498

High

$900

Chicago3 sources

Low

$313

Typical

$516

High

$932

Rockford3 sources

Low

$279

Typical

$459

High

$829

Peoria3 sources

Low

$276

Typical

$454

High

$821

Springfield3 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$462

High

$834

Champaign3 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$461

High

$834

Decatur3 sources

Low

$267

Typical

$440

High

$796

Kankakee3 sources

Low

$291

Typical

$480

High

$867

Bloomington3 sources

Low

$283

Typical

$466

High

$842

Davenport3 sources

Low

$269

Typical

$443

High

$801

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Illinois3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,087

High

$2,240

Chicago3 sources

Low

$445

Typical

$1,127

High

$2,321

Rockford3 sources

Low

$396

Typical

$1,002

High

$2,065

Peoria3 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$992

High

$2,044

Springfield3 sources

Low

$398

Typical

$1,009

High

$2,078

Champaign3 sources

Low

$398

Typical

$1,008

High

$2,077

Decatur3 sources

Low

$380

Typical

$962

High

$1,981

Kankakee3 sources

Low

$414

Typical

$1,048

High

$2,160

Bloomington3 sources

Low

$402

Typical

$1,017

High

$2,096

Davenport3 sources

Low

$383

Typical

$969

High

$1,996

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Illinois2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$711

High

$1,518

Chicago2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$736

High

$1,573

Rockford2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$655

High

$1,399

Peoria2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$648

High

$1,385

Springfield2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$659

High

$1,408

Champaign2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$659

High

$1,407

Decatur2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$628

High

$1,342

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$685

High

$1,463

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$665

High

$1,420

Davenport2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$633

High

$1,352

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Illinois4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$675

High

$1,262

Chicago4 sources

Low

$239

Typical

$700

High

$1,307

Rockford4 sources

Low

$212

Typical

$622

High

$1,163

Peoria4 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$616

High

$1,151

Springfield4 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$626

High

$1,170

Champaign4 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$626

High

$1,170

Decatur4 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$597

High

$1,116

Kankakee4 sources

Low

$222

Typical

$651

High

$1,216

Bloomington4 sources

Low

$215

Typical

$632

High

$1,180

Davenport4 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$602

High

$1,124

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Illinois2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,973

High

$5,000

Chicago2 sources

Low

$207

Typical

$2,044

High

$5,180

Rockford2 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$1,818

High

$4,608

Peoria2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$1,800

High

$4,562

Springfield2 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$1,830

High

$4,637

Champaign2 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$1,829

High

$4,635

Decatur2 sources

Low

$177

Typical

$1,744

High

$4,421

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$193

Typical

$1,902

High

$4,820

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$1,846

High

$4,677

Davenport2 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$1,758

High

$4,454

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Illinois2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,273

High

$2,500

Chicago2 sources

Low

$725

Typical

$1,319

High

$2,590

Rockford2 sources

Low

$645

Typical

$1,173

High

$2,304

Peoria2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$1,161

High

$2,281

Springfield2 sources

Low

$649

Typical

$1,181

High

$2,319

Champaign2 sources

Low

$649

Typical

$1,180

High

$2,318

Decatur2 sources

Low

$619

Typical

$1,126

High

$2,211

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$675

Typical

$1,227

High

$2,410

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$655

Typical

$1,191

High

$2,339

Davenport2 sources

Low

$624

Typical

$1,134

High

$2,227

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Illinois2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$460

High

$900

Chicago2 sources

Low

$234

Typical

$476

High

$932

Rockford2 sources

Low

$208

Typical

$423

High

$829

Peoria2 sources

Low

$206

Typical

$419

High

$821

Springfield2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$426

High

$834

Champaign2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$426

High

$834

Decatur2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$406

High

$796

Kankakee2 sources

Low

$218

Typical

$443

High

$867

Bloomington2 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$430

High

$842

Davenport2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$409

High

$801

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Illinois3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$324

High

$900

Chicago3 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$335

High

$932

Rockford3 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$298

High

$829

Peoria3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$295

High

$821

Springfield3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$300

High

$834

Champaign3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$300

High

$834

Decatur3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$286

High

$796

Kankakee3 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$312

High

$867

Bloomington3 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$303

High

$842

Davenport3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$288

High

$801

All Painting Services

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Interior Painting

Preparation and painting of interior walls and ceilings including patching, priming, and two finish coats with low-VOC latex paint.

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Exterior Painting

Power washing, scraping, priming, and painting of exterior siding, trim, and doors with weather-resistant acrylic or oil-based paint.

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Cabinet Painting

Professional sanding, priming, and spraying of kitchen or bathroom cabinet boxes and doors for a factory-smooth finish.

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Deck Staining

Cleaning, sanding, and applying a penetrating or film-forming stain to a wood deck to protect against UV damage, moisture, and foot traffic.

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Fence Staining

Application of a semi-transparent or solid stain to a wood fence after power washing and drying to extend its lifespan.

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Wallpaper Removal

Steaming or chemical removal of existing wallpaper and sizing, followed by wall skim coating and priming before painting.

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Drywall Repair

Patching of holes, cracks, and dings in drywall with joint compound, sanding, and priming to a paint-ready surface.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Wetting and scraping of acoustic popcorn ceiling texture followed by skim coating and painting for a smooth, modern finish. Asbestos testing recommended for pre-1980 homes.

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Trim Painting

Careful masking and painting of baseboards, door casings, window trim, and crown molding with semi-gloss or satin enamel.

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Pressure Washing

High-pressure washing of driveways, siding, decks, fences, and roofs to remove dirt, mold, mildew, and loose paint before refinishing.

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Ceiling Painting

Prep and application of flat or matte ceiling paint to eliminate stains, marks, or discoloration from a single room or entire home.

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