Chicago Concrete Prices: Driveways, Patios and Garage Slabs (2026)
Concrete in Chicago typically costs $7–$15 per sq ft (Concrete driveway, broom finish, installed), according to 4 Chicago-area contractor price pages (Plainfield Concrete Co., ZBL Concrete, Shamblin Paving, Acme Concrete), September 17, 2026.
Quick facts
- Two-car driveway of 500–700 sq ft, broom finish: roughly $4,000–$10,500.
- 16x20 broom-finish patio: $2,200–$4,500 installed; stamping roughly doubles it.
- Garage floor of 400–600 sq ft: $4,000–$8,400 in one Chicago cost model.
- Raising a sunken slab: $5–$7 per sq ft, against $9–$16 to remove and replace it.
- A pump for alley-only access adds $400–$800 to a pour.
Concrete prices in Chicago
| Job | Price range | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway, broom finish, installed | $7–$15 per sq ft | Source: 4 Chicago-area contractor price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Stamped concrete, installed | $15–$26 per sq ft | Source: 3 Chicago-area contractor price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Plain concrete patio, installed | $7–$23 per sq ft | Source: 2 Chicago-area contractor price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Garage floor or slab foundation, installed | $6.80–$14 per sq ft | Source: 2 Chicago cost models, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Removing and replacing an old driveway or patio | $8–$20 per sq ft | Source: 2 Chicago-area contractor pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
| Tear-out and haul-off of the old slab | $1–$4 per sq ft | Source: 3 Chicago-area contractor price pages, price data from September 17, 2026 |
Sources: 4 Chicago-area contractor price pages (Plainfield Concrete Co., ZBL Concrete, Shamblin Paving, Acme Concrete) (September 17, 2026); 3 Chicago-area contractor price pages (B.G. Concrete, Plainfield Concrete Co., ZBL Concrete) (September 17, 2026); 2 Chicago-area contractor price pages (B.G. Concrete, ZBL Concrete) (September 17, 2026); 2 Chicago cost models (ConstructlyTools, SlabCalc) (September 17, 2026); 2 Chicago-area contractor pages (Acme Concrete, U.S. Waterproofing) (September 17, 2026); 3 Chicago-area contractor price pages (B.G. Concrete, Plainfield Concrete Co., Acme Concrete) (September 17, 2026).
Prices are typical ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the size, condition and access of the job.
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- Driveway, broom finish: $7–$15 per sq ft
- Patio, plain: $7–$23 per sq ft
- Garage floor or slab: $6.80–$14 per sq ft
- Stamped concrete: $15–$26 per sq ft
- Tear-out and haul-off: $1–$4 per sq ft
How to estimate: multiply the size in sq ft by the low and the high price for your job.
Estimated range: Based on $7–$15 per sq ft
These are typical price ranges published for the Chicago area, not a quote. Your actual price depends on the materials you choose, your site and your individual circumstances. Only the pro who sees the job can give you a price.
Reviewed by: Patrik Lorentzson, Editor, Chicago Prime Concrete · Last reviewed
General information only, not advice for your project. Chicago Prime Concrete does not advise on, design or manage projects; the contractor you choose does.
General information, not a quote. The table above collects prices that Chicago-area concrete contractors publish online, plus two Chicago cost models for slabs, each with its source and the date we checked it. Below: what those ranges add up to on real jobs, and why two quotes for the same driveway can be far apart.
What do typical Chicago-area jobs cost?
A two-car driveway runs roughly $4,000 to $10,500, a 16x20 patio $2,200 to $4,500 and a garage floor $4,000–$8,400.
- Two-car driveway, 500 to 700 square feet, broom finish: roughly $4,000 to $10,500.
- Removing and replacing a 640-square-foot driveway: often $5,100–$12,800 or more.
- 16x20 broom-finish patio: $2,200 to $4,500 installed; stamped roughly doubles it.
- 400–600 square foot garage floor: $4,000–$8,400.
- Two sidewalk squares, about 50 square feet: $700 to $1,400.
These are published ranges, not bids for your address. See concrete driveways and garage slabs for what goes into each.
What drives a Chicago concrete quote, in order?
The finish first, then tear-out, thickness and steel, the mix, access and the season.
- Finish. Stamped work runs $13–$26 per square foot against $7–$14 for a plain broom-finish patio. Integral color alone adds $2 to $4, and exposed aggregate costs $12 to $18.
- Tearing out the old slab. $1–$2 per square foot at the low end, $2 to $4 more commonly, and up to $5. On a typical driveway that means $1,200 to $2,800 for tear-out; see concrete removal costs.
- Thickness and steel. On a 600-square-foot driveway, a thicker slab might add $800 to $1,500, and reinforcement runs $0.50-$2.50 per square foot depending on the method.
- The mix. A 4,000 PSI mix for surfaces exposed to road salt adds $0.50–$1.00 per square foot.
- Access. Where a truck can't reach the pour from the alley, a pump adds $400–$800.
- Season. Cold-weather work outside roughly May through October can add $2–$5 per square foot.
Why can two driveway quotes be thousands apart?
Because they cover different work. One local price of $13 to $16 per square foot includes tear-out, haul-away and sealing; another of $7–$15 for new placement leaves removal as a separate line. Before signing, check that the quote covers thickness, PSI, air entrainment, base depth, reinforcement, removal, the apron, permits and sealer. The hiring guide lists what a complete Chicago bid contains.
What does sidewalk work cost, and is there a cheaper route?
Sidewalk replacement runs roughly $8 to $18 per square foot in the Chicago area, and most contractors charge a minimum of $600-$1,000 for small jobs. For the public sidewalk in front of a Chicago home, the city runs a Shared Cost Sidewalk Program: an average mid-block property owner pays about $1,000 to $2,400, and seniors and people with disabilities may qualify for a 50 percent discount. Details in Chicago concrete permits.
Is repairing cheaper than replacing?
Sometimes by half. Raising settled concrete with polyurethane foam runs $5–$7 per square foot, against $9–$16 to remove and replace it in the Chicago area. Grinding a raised sidewalk joint costs $100-$300 per joint when the panels are sound. The Chicago concrete repair guide covers cracks, resurfacing and leveling. How we price explains the method, and price updates logs every change.
Sources
- Plainfield Concrete Co.: concrete driveway cost in Illinois (April 2026), September 17, 2026
- Acme Concrete Raising & Repair: driveway replacement cost in Chicago, September 17, 2026
- B.G. Concrete (Wood Dale): concrete driveway cost in the Chicago area (June 2026), September 17, 2026
- B.G. Concrete (Wood Dale): concrete patio cost in the Chicago area (June 2026), September 17, 2026
- B.G. Concrete (Wood Dale): sidewalk replacement cost (June 2026), September 17, 2026
- ZBL Concrete & Design (Lockport): concrete pricing 2026, September 17, 2026
- ConstructlyTools: concrete slab cost in Chicago (2026 cost model), September 17, 2026
- SlabCalc: concrete patio cost, Chicago (model from IDOT bid data, May 2026), September 17, 2026
- U.S. Waterproofing: sinking concrete in Chicago, cost to fix (updated January 2026), September 17, 2026
- Chicago Department of Transportation: 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program overview (PDF), September 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why don't you show a single average price?
Because the published figures include different things: some cover tear-out and sealing, some don't. Each row in the table names its sources so you can see which is which.
Are suburban prices lower than in the city?
The contractor pages behind these ranges are mostly from suburban firms serving Chicagoland, so city jobs with alley-only access or public-way work can cost more. Ask for access and permit costs as separate lines.
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