In Illinois, most scuba dive projects cost between $80.00 and $300 per dive, with a typical price near $150. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical scuba dive cost
$80.00 – $300
per dive · typical $150
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Scuba dive cost breakdown
- Boat dive (with gear)$80.00 – $150typical $100
- Two-tank dive (with rental)$120 – $200typical $150
- Open Water certification$300 – $600typical $450
At a glance
- Typical range$80.00 – $300
- Unitper dive
- Cities covered50
What Scuba Diving costs
Boat dives with gear rental run $80–$200 per dive, while multi-dive packages and liveaboards cost more. Courses like Open Water certification are $300–$600. Prices vary by location, with tropical destinations often cheaper per dive.
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 a scuba dive cost?
Expect $80–$200 per dive with gear rental. Multi-dive packages or liveaboards can be cheaper per dive but cost more overall.
What affects dive prices?
Location, operator reputation, gear quality, and whether it's a shore or boat dive. Remote or specialty sites cost more.
How can I save on diving?
Bring your own mask and fins, book packages, and dive with local operators rather than resort-based ones.