E85 Gas Stations in North Aurora, IL
North Aurora has 5 public E85 stations — a smaller footprint, but enough that a flex-fuel vehicle is practical here if you're willing to plan routes around the pumps. Thorntons carries most of the network. I-88 (with I-90 via Randall Rd) is the main access corridor. Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump.
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Finding E85 in North Aurora
North Aurora is a Fox Valley retail-corridor node with steady Chicagoland exurban commuter traffic. Thorntons is the most visible E85 brand locally, with additional coverage from Shell, BP, and Marathon. Illinois' 6.25% state sales-tax exemption on E85 through December 31, 2028 applies, putting the effective pump-price advantage in the usual Illinois range.
Key highway access: I-88 (with I-90 via Randall Rd)
E85 Stations in North Aurora, Illinois
5 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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Casey's
16 N Randall Rd, North Aurora, Illinois, 60542
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Speedway #5393
15 Randall Rd, North Aurora, Illinois, 60542
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Speedway #6917
417 S Lincolnway, North Aurora, Illinois, 60542
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Thorntons #139
418 S Lincolnway St, North Aurora, Illinois, 60542
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Woodman's Grocery
151 Hansen Blvd, North Aurora, Illinois, 60542
What E85 Costs in North Aurora
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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