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Recently Updated Chicago Billboards

Below are some recently updated billboard locations in Chicago and surrounding areas to help get you started. If you don't see a board you want, don't worry as this is a limited view of availability. Alluvit Media has access to every billboard in the city. Prices change daily based on availability.

Ontario @ State Street N/L F/E Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Ontario @ State Street N/L F/E
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Fullerton Avenue W/O Janssen Avenue F/E Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Fullerton Avenue W/O Janssen Avenue F/E
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Clybourn Avenue S/O Fullerton Avenue F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Clybourn Avenue S/O Fullerton Avenue F/S
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Southport Ave. WL 80' N/O Lincoln and Wellington Ave. F/SE Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Southport Ave. WL 80' N/O Lincoln and Wellington Ave. F/SE
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Belmont Ave.SL W/O North Racine Ave. F/E Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Belmont Ave.SL W/O North Racine Ave. F/E
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Ogden Avenue @ Carroll Avenue E/L F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Ogden Avenue @ Carroll Avenue E/L F/N
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Clark Street S/O Van Buren W/L F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Clark Street S/O Van Buren W/L F/N
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Clark @ Diversey & Broadway W/L F/SE Media
  • Media Type: Digital Posters
  • Located at Clark @ Diversey & Broadway W/L F/SE
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Ogden Avenue @ Carroll Avenue E/L F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Ogden Avenue @ Carroll Avenue E/L F/S
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Halsted St. N/O Wrightwood Ave. E/L F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Halsted St. N/O Wrightwood Ave. E/L F/S
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Ashland Avenue 150 ft S/O Clybourn Avenue W/L F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Ashland Avenue 150 ft S/O Clybourn Avenue W/L F/S
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2048 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE N/O ARMITAGE W/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 2048 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE N/O ARMITAGE W/S, Top, N/F
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3139 W CHICAGO AVE E/O KEDZIE AVE S/S, Top, E/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 3139 W CHICAGO AVE E/O KEDZIE AVE S/S, Top, E/F
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2556 W FULLERTON AVE W/O WESTERN AVE N/S, Top, W/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 2556 W FULLERTON AVE W/O WESTERN AVE N/S, Top, W/F
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3500 W ARMITAGE Ave N/S, W/O KIMBALL Ave, W/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 3500 W ARMITAGE Ave N/S, W/O KIMBALL Ave, W/F
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2505 W CHICAGO AVENUE W/O WESTERN AVENUE S/S, Top, W/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 2505 W CHICAGO AVENUE W/O WESTERN AVENUE S/S, Top, W/F
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1357 N WESTERN AVE and HIRSCH ST E/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 1357 N WESTERN AVE and HIRSCH ST E/S, Top, N/F
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1239 W BELMONT AVE and LAKEWOOD AVE S/S, Top, E/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 1239 W BELMONT AVE and LAKEWOOD AVE S/S, Top, E/F
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2911 N HALSTED ST N/O DIVERSEY PKWY E/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 2911 N HALSTED ST N/O DIVERSEY PKWY E/S, Top, N/F
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3036 N LINCOLN AVE W/O SOUTHPORT AVE W/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 3036 N LINCOLN AVE W/O SOUTHPORT AVE W/S, Top, N/F
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3333 N BROADWAY E/S, AT ROSCOE St, SW/F Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
  • Located at 3333 N BROADWAY E/S, AT ROSCOE St, SW/F
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814 W DIVERSEY AVENUE W/O HALSTED STREET N/S, Top, W/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 814 W DIVERSEY AVENUE W/O HALSTED STREET N/S, Top, W/F
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1736 N CLYBOURN AVE N/O NORTH AVE W/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Backlit
  • Located at 1736 N CLYBOURN AVE N/O NORTH AVE W/S, Top, N/F
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1625 N HALSTED ST N/O NORTH AVE E/S, Top, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 1625 N HALSTED ST N/O NORTH AVE E/S, Top, N/F
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159 N Carpenter St E/S, N/O Randolph St, N/F Media
  • Media Type: Backlit
  • Located at 159 N Carpenter St E/S, N/O Randolph St, N/F
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1230 W WASHINGTON BLVD W/O RACINE AVE N/S, Top, W/F Media
  • Media Type: Poster
  • Located at 1230 W WASHINGTON BLVD W/O RACINE AVE N/S, Top, W/F
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DAN RYAN EXWY AT POLK, WARD 25 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at DAN RYAN EXWY AT POLK, WARD 25
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KENNEDY EXWY AT ARMITAGE, WARD 32 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at KENNEDY EXWY AT ARMITAGE, WARD 32
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DAN RYAN EXWY AT POLK, WARD 25 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at DAN RYAN EXWY AT POLK, WARD 25
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EISENHOWER PKWY AT CANAL ST, WARD 25 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at EISENHOWER PKWY AT CANAL ST, WARD 25
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KENNEDY EXWY AT CORTLAND, WARD 32 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at KENNEDY EXWY AT CORTLAND, WARD 32
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KENNEDY EXWY AT ARMITAGE, WARD 32 Media
  • Media Type: Digital Billboard
  • Located at KENNEDY EXWY AT ARMITAGE, WARD 32
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Elston St & Ashland St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Elston St & Ashland St
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State St & Rush St Media
Irving Park Rd & Kedzie Ave Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Irving Park Rd & Kedzie Ave
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Ontario St & Wells St Media
ARMITAGE NWC @ DAMEN F/E Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Digital
  • Located at ARMITAGE NWC @ DAMEN F/E
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DIVISION S/S @ ROCKWELL F/E Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Digital
  • Located at DIVISION S/S @ ROCKWELL F/E
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DIVISION S/S @ ROCKWELL F/W Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Digital
  • Located at DIVISION S/S @ ROCKWELL F/W
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WESTERN W/S @ CHICAGO F/E Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Digital
  • Located at WESTERN W/S @ CHICAGO F/E
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BELMONT SEC @ DAMEN F/W Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Digital
  • Located at BELMONT SEC @ DAMEN F/W
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Stevenson Expy (I-55) W/O Western Ave S/L F/W Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Stevenson Expy (I-55) W/O Western Ave S/L F/W
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Stevenson Expy (I-55) W/O Western Ave S/L F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Stevenson Expy (I-55) W/O Western Ave S/L F/E
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Stevenson Expy (I-55) E/O Pulaski Ave S/L F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Stevenson Expy (I-55) E/O Pulaski Ave S/L F/E
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Stevenson (I-55) W/O Damen Ave S/L F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Stevenson (I-55) W/O Damen Ave S/L F/W
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Central Avenue @ Northwest Hwy W/L F/NE Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Central Avenue @ Northwest Hwy W/L F/NE
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KENNEDY (I-90/94) W/S @ MONTROSE F/SE Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Regular
  • Located at KENNEDY (I-90/94) W/S @ MONTROSE F/SE
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Kennedy Expy (I-90/94) & Edens (I-94) E/L F/SE Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Kennedy Expy (I-90/94) & Edens (I-94) E/L F/SE
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Edens Expy (I-94) & Cicero & Wilson W/L F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Edens Expy (I-94) & Cicero & Wilson W/L F/S
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Western Avenue 480 ft S/O Howard Street E/L F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Western Avenue 480 ft S/O Howard Street E/L F/S
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How Much Do Billboards Cost in Chicago, IL?

Based on a cross-section of the 96 most popular boards, the average cost of a billboard in Chicago is $4,552.45 per 4-week period. This results in a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) of $1.32. The average Chicago billboard receives 3,438,538 monthly impressions.

$1.32 AVG CPM

Average cost per 1 thousand impressions (CPM) across all of our Chicago billboards.

$4,552.45 AVG BILLBOARD COST

Average cost per board for a 4-week billboard advertising campaign.*

3,438,538 AVG IMPRESSIONS

Average number of impressions per board for 4-weeks.

96 RECENT BOARDS ADDED

Recently added billboard locations in Chicago.

*The average Chicago billboard costs above are estimates based on current market data. Actual prices can fluctuate due to location demand, billboard size, campaign duration, and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date billboard pricing, please contact us directly.

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How to Rent a Billboard in Chicago

Renting a billboard in Chicago is similar to renting an apartment. Some are available right away, some are occupied for the next six months or a year.

  1. Determine your campaign goals. Are you looking to direct people to your location in Chicago? Are you recruiting in Chicago? Do you want to advertise your services in Chicago? Narrowing in on your goal helps develop a clear path for measuring success.
  2. Pick a location based on the campaign goals. Consider where near Chicago would be most effective for reaching your target audience. Is it most strategic to display your ad along the highway or is a major intersection or side road a smarter move?
  3. Decide on a timeframe and budget. We'll find the best options available in Chicago for your desired start date, billboard campaign length, and budget.
  4. Review your custom proposal with billboards in Chicago. We use your campaign criteria to formulate a thorough proposal including images and exact location.
  5. Select the best option(s) and prepare for launch! Send us your design or have our in-house designer create an eye-catching ad for your Chicago billboard. When your start date rolls around, watch your campaign go live.

Chicago Billboard Advertising FAQ

How much does a billboard cost in Chicago?

It varies. A small junior poster on a side street and a 14'x48' bulletin on a freeway are very different price points. Static vs. digital matters too, along with how long you run and what time of year it is.

Across 96 boards in Chicago, the average is $4,552.45 per 4-week period, which works out to a $1.32 CPM.

Where are the best billboard locations in Chicago?

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but out of 704 boards in Chicago, these get put on proposals the most:

  1. 1. #96658 — Kennedy Expy (I-90/94) & Edens (I-94) E/L F/SE Billboard
  2. 2. #96659 — Edens Expy (I-94) & Cicero & Wilson W/L F/S Billboard
  3. 3. #96985 — KENNEDY (I-90/94) W/S @ MONTROSE F/SE Billboard
  4. 4. #96655 — Western Avenue 480 ft S/O Howard Street E/L F/S Billboard
  5. 5. #97527 — Central Avenue @ Northwest Hwy W/L F/NE Billboard

Tell us about your campaign and we'll narrow it down from there.

Who do Chicago billboards reach?

Chicago has 8,604,200 people. Average commute is 35 minutes, so there's real windshield time for boards to register. 28.8% of the population is Hispanic/Latino, which is worth factoring into your creative.

Here's the full breakdown:

Population8,604,200
Median Age34.6
Male / Female48.6% / 51.4%
Median Household Income$58,247
College Educated39.5%
Home Ownership45%
Avg. Commute35 min
Hispanic %28.8%
What industries use billboard advertising in Chicago?

In Chicago, the industries we work with most are Entertainment, Non-Profit, Retail, Advertising/Media Agency, and Professional Services. It's a mix of local businesses driving foot traffic and larger brands staying visible on commuter routes.

What types of billboards are available in Chicago?

Chicago has Bulletin, Digital Bulletin, Premiere Panel, Hotspot, Wallscape, and Poster. We can walk you through what fits your situation.

How much traffic do Chicago billboards get?

It depends on the board. A bulletin on a major highway and a poster on a neighborhood street are going to have very different numbers.

Across 704 boards in Chicago, the average is about 210,377 impressions per week. Add it all up and you're looking at roughly 592,422,772 total impressions per 4-week cycle across every tracked board in the market.

When is the best time to advertise on a billboard in Chicago?

Demand for boards nationally peaks in January, February, and March. That's when the most proposals go out, so the best spots book up faster.

April, May, and June are slower. You'll have more boards to choose from and sometimes better rates. If your timing is flexible, that's worth knowing.

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