Chicago Locksmiths
Nonstop Locksmith
Amazing Lock Service
Morgan Lock
Laredo Lock Inc.
Dexter Locksmith Service, Inc.
Locksmith quick facts — Chicago, IL
| Locksmiths listed in Chicago, IL | 6 — listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed |
|---|---|
| 24/7 emergency providers | 2 of 6 list 24/7 emergency service |
| State locksmith licence (IL) | Required — Illinois licenses locksmiths at state level; ask for the licence number. |
| Typical price — Residential lockout | $75–$200 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Car key replacement | $150–$400 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Rekey (per cylinder) | $20–$60 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Lock change (basic) | $85–$300 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| How to get a real price | Call a listed locksmith, or ask your AI assistant to request a quote through the HireLocksmiths API — the locksmith confirms price and ETA before any work. |
| Listings last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Counts come from the live HireLocksmiths directory. Price bands are national low–high ranges from the State of Locksmith Pricing 2026 report; HireLocksmiths does not pre-list prices or arrival times for any provider.
Hiring a locksmith in Chicago, IL
6 listed locksmiths cover Chicago, IL, between them serving ZIP codes 60290, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606 and 60607 and 21 more.
Where they work from: Chicago Locksmiths (Logan Square, Lincoln Park & Lakeview), Nonstop Locksmith (West Loop & Downtown), Amazing Lock Service (Lakeview (N Halsted St)) and Dexter Locksmith Service, Inc. (Lakeview). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Chicago that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Illinois is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Before anyone touches your lock in Chicago, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Illinois locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Chicago listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 6 of 6 |
| Car keys and vehicle lockouts | 3 of 6 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 6 of 6 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 2 of 6 |
| Mobile / comes to you | 1 of 6 |
| Smart-lock supply and install | 1 of 6 |
Nearby coverage in Illinois
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Elgin, IL (5), Wheaton, IL (5), Aurora, IL (4), Bolingbrook, IL (4) and Champaign, IL (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Chicago
Locksmith listings for Chicago, IL are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. Whether you're locked out of your car, need a home rekey after moving, want a commercial master-key system, or have a lockout emergency, you can call a listed pro directly — no lead middleman.
How fast can a locksmith reach me in Chicago?
2 of the 6 locksmiths listed for Chicago are tagged for after-hours emergency callout, and 1 operate as mobile units that come to you. We do not publish response times, because only the locksmith can give you one — ask for an ETA on the call, before you agree to anything.
How much does a locksmith cost in Chicago?
Nationally a standard home or car lockout runs about $75–$200, median $135, per the HireLocksmiths State of Locksmith Pricing 2026. We do not quote Chicago prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Illinois licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
6 Chicago listings are in the directory. Listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. Our audit does not replace the Illinois licence, though — ask for that number too.