Typical concrete costs in Illinois
| Item | IL typical range |
|---|---|
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (10+ yd³ order) | $118–$145 |
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (short load under 10 yd³) | $170–$198 |
| 10 × 10 ft patio, 4 in (1.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $238–$277 |
| 20 × 20 ft slab, 4 in (5.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $918–$1,068 |
| 24 × 24 ft garage slab, 6 in (11.7 yd³ with waste) | $1,376–$1,700 |
| Installed slab, per ft² (labor + material) | $4.94–$9.89 |
| Installed 20 × 20 ft slab | $1,977–$3,954 |
Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per cubic yard | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $106–$130 | −11.2% |
| Kentucky | $108–$133 | −9.5% |
| Missouri | $109–$135 | −8.2% |
| Indiana | $110–$136 | −7.8% |
| Wisconsin | $111–$137 | −6.9% |
| Illinois | $118–$145 | −1.1% |
The lowest typical prices among Illinois and its neighbors are in Iowa. If you live near the state line, a supplier across the border may be worth a quote — but delivery distance usually decides the final price.
What affects the price
Ready-mix prices depend on cement and aggregate costs, the distance from the batch plant, the mix strength (PSI) and additives, and how much you order — loads under 10 cubic yards carry a short-load fee.
The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by Illinois's overall price level (98.9 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.
Sources
- U.S. price range: HomeGuide — Concrete Prices, updated January 6, 2026.
- State price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State (Table SARPP), 2023 — as published in the Hawaii State Data Book, table 14.02.
- How we combine them: methodology.