Typical Bill
$1,339–$1,524
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#20 / 51
pricier than most
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Illinois compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Illinois is the 20th most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 19 and cheaper than 31.
What drives the cost in Illinois
We hold 15 verified provider rates for Illinois, sourced from official fee schedules. Cities without a verified rate show a modeled estimate built from the Medicare benchmark and the typical local markup over it. How we calculate this →
Surprise Billing Protection in Illinois
Illinois has active ground-ambulance surprise-billing protections. For covered emergencies, your cost-sharing is generally limited to in-network amounts. Coverage still depends on "medical necessity" — confirm specifics with your insurer.
Verified provider rates in Illinois
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- Village Of SummitCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$659–$918
- City Of ChicagoCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,968–$3,039
- Beecher Fire Protection DistrictCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$2,441
- Edward Ambulance Services LlcCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,247–$1,548
- Rockford Fire Department EMSRockford 2026 Fee Schedule (City Council-approved, effective January 2026)$2,969
- 10 33 Ambulance Service LimitedCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$843–$852
- Advanced Medical Transport Of Springfield IncCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$1,430–$1,429
- Village of Worth Fire & EMS (served by North Palos FPD)Worth, IL Code of Ordinances 9-1-10: Fire and Emergency Service Fee Schedule$1,200–$1,500
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Disclaimer:Rates shown are based on publicly available fee schedules and modeled estimates. Actual charges vary by provider, service level, mileage, and insurance. Contact your insurer for coverage details.