In Illinois, most archery projects cost between $100 and $1,500 per starter package, with a typical price near $300. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical archery cost
$100 – $1,500
per starter package · typical $300
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Archery cost breakdown
- Youth recurve bow kit$50.00 – $150typical $100
- Beginner compound bow package$200 – $500typical $350
- Target compound bow (pro)$800 – $3,000typical $1,500
At a glance
- Typical range$100 – $1,500
- Unitper starter package
- Cities covered50
What Archery costs
Covers a basic archery setup including a bow, arrows, and necessary accessories like a release and sight. Prices range from youth recurves to high-end compound bows. Range fees and lessons are extra.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does archery cost to start?
Expect $100-$500 for a basic setup. Add $20-$50/hour for range fees and lessons.
What affects bow price?
Type (recurve vs. compound), brand, materials, and included accessories. Used bows are cheaper.
How can I save on archery?
Buy used, join a club for discounts, or start with a simple recurve. Many clubs offer equipment for beginners.