In Illinois, most windshield replacement projects cost between $200 and $500 per windshield, 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 windshield replacement cost
$200 – $500
per windshield · typical $300
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Windshield replacement cost breakdown
- Standard windshield$200 – $350typical $250
- With ADAS calibration$400 – $800typical $600
- Chip repair$50.00 – $150typical $75.00
At a glance
- Typical range$200 – $500
- Unitper windshield
- Cities covered50
What Auto Glass costs
Windshield replacement averages $200–$400 for most cars, but luxury or sensor-equipped windshields can cost $500–$1,000+. Insurance often covers it with a deductible.
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
Why does cost vary so much?
Vehicle make, glass quality, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that require recalibration after replacement.
How can I save?
Compare quotes, check insurance coverage, and consider aftermarket glass. Some insurers waive deductible for chip repair.
Is it safe to drive with a cracked windshield?
No, it impairs visibility and weakens structural integrity. Replace if crack is longer than a few inches or in driver's line of sight.