Chicago, IL per-diem rate FY2026
The GSA per-diem rate for Chicago (Cook / Lake County, Illinois) in fiscal year 2026 is $92 M&IE per day and lodging of $142 to $234 per night depending on month. Truck drivers under DOT hours-of-service rules can use the flat transportation-industry rate of $80/day instead.
Lodging by month
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $142 | $142 | $142 | $234 | $234 | $234 | $202 | $202 | $223 | $223 | $223 | $142 |
Per-diem calculator
Other Illinois localities: Illinois per-diem rates. Source: GSA FY2026, public domain.
Last updated 2026-09-08. Data sources are listed on each page; see About for methodology.