Illinois Last Call Hours (2026)

Conditional: Illinois sets no statewide cutoff — hours are local.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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Illinois sets no statewide cutoff — hours are local. Chicago standard bars close at 2 a.m. (3 a.m. Saturdays) with late-night licenses to 4 a.m. (5 a.m. Saturdays); other towns range roughly 1–3 a.m.

Official source: ilga.gov →

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Last Call Hours in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaInfo
In Indiana, last call is 3 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaInfo
In Iowa, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: abd.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky leaves bar hours to local governments in wet territories, and many areas remain dry or partially dry. Louisville and Lexington generally run to around 2 a.m. — verify the local rule.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriInfo
In Missouri, last call is 1:30 a.m., though St. Louis and Kansas City venues can serve to 3 a.m. with a special license.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinInfo
In Wisconsin, last call is 2 a.m., or 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and there is no required closing time on New Year's Eve.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: revenue.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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