Gas prices in Lake County, IL
Gas prices in Lake County, ILDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Lake County metro area in Illinois.
Regular
$4.93
per gallon · €1.16/L
Midgrade
$5.53
per gallon · €1.31/L
Premium
$6.13
per gallon · €1.45/L
Diesel
$6.63
per gallon · €1.56/L
up vs last week 5.6% vs last week ($4.67) up vs a year ago 46.8% vs a year ago ($3.36)
Nearest Illinois metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Lake County in Illinois, so you can see whether paying $4.93 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Lake County |
|---|---|---|
| Danville, IL | $4.78 | −$0.15 |
| Quincy, IL | $4.79 | −$0.14 |
| Kankakee & Bradley, IL | $4.88 | −$0.05 |
| Rockford, IL | $4.89 | −$0.04 |
| Lake County, IL | $4.93 | — |
| Elgin, IL | $4.93 | +$0.00 |
| Chicago Metro, IL | $5.06 | +$0.13 |
| Alexander County, IL | $5.15 | +$0.22 |
| City of Chicago, IL | $5.37 | +$0.44 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Lake County right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.93 per gallon across Lake County, IL today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $5.53, premium $6.13 and diesel $6.63.
Is gas cheaper in Lake County than the rest of Illinois?
A Illinois state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Lake County rank in Illinois?
Lake County is the 13th cheapest of 17 Illinois metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Lake County higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 46.8% higher than this time last year ($3.36/gal then, $4.93 now).