Chicago is one of Illinois's strongest E85 markets, with 11 public flex-fuel stations serving drivers across the metro. Coverage is concentrated along I-90, I-94 (Dan Ryan/Kennedy), I-290, I-55, I-57, I-294, and Thorntons anchors the retail footprint. Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump. Most FFV drivers here can find E85 within a normal commute radius without planning ahead.
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
12 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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BP
4710 W 63rd St, Chicago, Illinois, 60629
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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 Chicago: FAQ
How many gas stations sell E85 in Chicago?
Chicago, IL has 11 public E85 stations — about 4% of the 288 in Illinois. Thorntons is the brand you will see most often. The full address list and a live map are above.
Where are the E85 pumps in Chicago?
Most Chicago E85 stations sit close to I-90, I-94 (Dan Ryan/Kennedy), I-290, I-55, I-57, I-294. Examples include Citgo at 4070 N Clark St, Citgo - Aisha Wash and Fuel Island at 5549 W Diversey Ave and Mobil - North Damen Mart at 2801 N Damen Ave. Tap “Directions” on any station in the list to open it in your maps app.
What if the closest E85 station in Chicago is out of service?
Flex fuel vehicles run normally on regular gasoline, so you are never stranded. For the next-closest E85, check Joliet, Naperville and North Aurora, or use the route planner to find pumps along your drive.
Illinois E85 Overview
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