E85 Gas Stations in Chicago, IL
Chicago's 11 E85 stations reflect the city's position as a regional logistics and commuter hub. I-90, I-94 (Dan Ryan/Kennedy), I-290, I-55, I-57, I-294 corridors give drivers reliable access, and Thorntons leads the retail mix. Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump. This is a market where E85 is a practical daily fuel, not just a road-trip option.
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Finding E85 in Chicago
Chicago's E85 network centers on Thorntons, the dominant Chicago-area E85 retailer, with additional coverage from Shell, BP, Mobil, Marathon, and Citgo. Illinois exempts E85 (51–83% ethanol) from the state 6.25% sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, and state-funded gasoline vehicles are required to be FFV or efficient hybrid capable. O'Hare and Midway airport ground fleets include FFV-capable vehicles, and Chicago has historically operated a green-fleet E85 procurement program.
Key highway access: I-90, I-94 (Dan Ryan/Kennedy), I-290, I-55, I-57, I-294
E85 Stations in Chicago, Illinois
11 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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2800 W 63rd St, Chicago, Illinois, 60629
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BP
4220 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60641
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Citgo
4070 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois, 60613
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Citgo
7560 S Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois, 60619
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Citgo - Aisha Wash and Fuel Island
5549 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60639
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Mobil - Midway
8145 S Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois, 60652
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Mobil - North Damen Mart
2801 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60618
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Mobil - S & J
7601 S State St, Chicago, Illinois, 60619
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Shell
5155 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625
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Shell
3501 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60609
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Thorntons #322
3450 S California Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
What E85 Costs in Chicago
The DOE Alternative Fuel Price Report for October 2025 pegs Midwest E85 at $2.49/gal versus $2.86/gal for regular gasoline — about a 13% per-gallon discount. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating true cost per mile. For live pricing, check the station locator above or open your retailer's mobile app.
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E85 in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Illinois still offer the E85 consumer rebate?
No. The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program, which historically paid E85 drivers up to $450 per year, has been suspended since 2016 and has received no new appropriations — it is listed among expired laws on the AFDC database. Current state incentives focus on electric vehicles through the CEJA EV Rebate Program rather than on flex fuel.
Is E85 taxed the same as regular gasoline in Illinois?
No. Under Public Act 102-700, E85 (51–83% ethanol) is exempt from the Illinois state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028. E15 receives a 10% exemption, and mid-range blends (E20–E50) a 20% exemption. After that date, all ethanol blends return to full sales-tax treatment — a meaningful future change FFV owners should watch.
Can I still get a federal tax credit for installing an E85 pump?
Only very briefly. The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit — worth up to $1,000 per item for individuals and up to $100,000 per item for businesses in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts — was shortened by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21, July 2025). Qualifying property must now be placed in service by June 30, 2026, instead of the prior 2032 expiration. Many secondary sources still show the 2032 date; the IRS and AFDC are the authoritative references.
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