Top Web Design Companies in Illinois
Illinois businesses—from Chicago’s fintech and healthcare leaders to manufacturers in the collar counties and universities like UIUC and Northwestern—rely on high-performing websites to win customers and recruit talent. Clutch makes it easy to find trusted web design partners across Illinois through verified client reviews, service focus, and portfolio highlights.
Use filters to narrow by budget, industry, platform (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, headless), and location, then compare proposals with confidence. Whether you need a conversion-focused redesign, accessibility-compliant site, or a complex CMS build, start with agencies backed by real outcomes and transparent processes. Explore more options on:
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 106 projectsUPQODE is a web development company specializing in Website Design, Responsive Design, and UI/UX Design. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews praising their project management, attention to detail, and ability to create custom, mobile-friendly designs that align with business goals. Clients consistently highlight UPQODE's strong communication skills and responsiveness.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 65 projectsBrand Vision is a web design company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and branding. With over 90% positive feedback from reviewers, they are praised for their collaborative and responsive approach, delivering visually appealing and user-friendly websites. Clients frequently commend their attention to detail and ability to align with brand aesthetics, with 60% highlighting their flexibility and adaptability to clients' needs.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 23 projectsAugust Ash is a web development company specializing in custom website development, UI/UX design, and SEO services. The company is praised for its responsive web design, efficient project management, and strong communication, with 87% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and customer service. While some clients noted room for improvement in communication platforms and scope clarity, the overall satisfaction with their web design services is high.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Balta Design is a St. Charles, Illinois-based graphic design company. They offer Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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Launched in 2008, Caliente Creative LLC is a small Highland Park, Illinois-based branding firm. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 39 projectsThrillX is a web design and development company specializing in custom website development, responsive web design, and user experience (UX) design. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their responsive communication, timely delivery, and ability to enhance SEO and conversion rates. Notably, 60% of reviewers highlight their exceptional project management and commitment to understanding and aligning with client objectives.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 8 projectsTVM Engineering Services is a multidisciplinary company known for its expertise in Web Design Services, UI/UX Design, and Custom Website Development. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their ability to deliver high-quality, responsive web solutions on time and within budget. A notable 75% of reviewers highlight their excellent project management and communication, while 25% suggest improvements in initial workflow structuring.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake in the Hills, IL
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NWI Business Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2006. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisle, IL
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M4D LLC, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Lisle, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Geneva, IL
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Imageforward, Inc., a graphic design company, was established in 2002. The small team provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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View My Space is a web design agency. They are based in Chicago, Illinois and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evanston, IL
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Located in Evanston, Illinois, neXt Brand Partners is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evanston, IL
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MarketSurge is a web design company. Their small team of employees is based in Evanston, Illinois. Their team offers Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsCaseOrbit is a web design and digital marketing agency that works exclusively with law firms and attorneys. We build high-converting websites designed to turn visitors into consultations, backed by
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bloomington, IL
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ClikIT is a web design agency. The Bloomington, Illinois-based agency was launched in 2017. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plainfield, IL
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Local Site Designer is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is located in Plainfield, Illinois.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Omobono Ltd, a midsize branding firm, is based in Cambridge, England and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lombard, IL
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Neur, LLC - Lombard is a Lombard, Illinois-based web design company. The team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Quincy, IL
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Focus Web Group is a web design agency and Digital Strategy company. The team is based in Quincy, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Niles, IL
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TDWebLLC is a web design agency and website development company. Established in 2026, the company provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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UpShift, an Advertising company, was established in 2002. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Lipman Hearne, an Advertising company, was founded in 1988. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Davis Harrison Dion is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Inverness, IL
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Goda Advertising is a small Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1984.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Grip, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Juice Interactive is an Advertising company founded in 2004. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Meyers+Partners is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and are in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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Launched in 1997, Elliottsweb is a Content Marketing company. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Vis-a-vis Creative is a SEO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Treacy Marketing Group is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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EM Search Consulting is a Chicago, Illinois-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Skokie, IL
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GLC, an Advertising company, was launched in 1969. The team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Simplified Solutions is a small web design agency launched in 2002. Their team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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The San Jose Group is a video production agency. They are in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They offer Video Production and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Roselle, IL
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Workspace Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2016, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Northbrook, IL
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Market JD, Inc., a SEO services firm, is located in Northbrook, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. The company provides Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peoria, IL
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AdCo Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 1997, the agency is based in Peoria, Illinois. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockford, IL
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ColinKurtis Advertising & Design is an Advertising company. They are located in Rockford, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Digital Marketing Innovations, Inc. Was founded in 2009. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Media planning and buying agency DC Interactive Group was established in 2005. The company provides Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Champaign, IL
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SURFACE 51, a graphic design company, is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Established in 2004, the team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Des Plaines, IL
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IT strategy consulting company JensenIT was established in 1991. Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Back Office Outsourcing company Cybertary Chicago was launched in 2009. The agency specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mount Prospect, IL
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PrairieFire Communications is a branding firm. The team is headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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14th & Boom is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2012. The company offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buffalo Grove, IL
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INT- Managed Solutions is a graphic design company established in 1999. The company specializes in Graphic Design and Print Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago Heights, IL
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Core Integrated Marketing is a graphic design company launched in 1982. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Algonquin, IL
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Infinite Designs, Inc. Is a graphic design agency. The Algonquin, Illinois-based team focuses on Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westmont, IL
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Orangespike Inc is a graphic design agency. Launched in 2013, the company is based in Westmont, Illinois. Their team provides Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Rudd Resources LLC is a small social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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LimeRed Consultancy is a branding firm. They were launched in 2004, and their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Small social media marketing firm HoneyBadger Solutions, is located in Toronto, Canada and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurnee, IL
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MarketSparx is a small public relations agency headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCarol Stream, IL
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Web design company WEBZ CREATIVE AGENCY was founded in 2022. Located in Carol Stream, Illinois, the team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 Illinois Web Design Agency Rankings
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Yorkville, IL
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35.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oak Brook, IL
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34.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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32.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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31.5/40.017/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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35/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Villa Park, IL
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edwardsville, IL
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Darien, IL
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lincolnshire, IL
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oak Park, IL
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29.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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33.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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35.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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27.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Web Design30% Other
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Illinois Web Design FAQs
We have answers to common questions about the top Illinois web design companies below.
Working with a local Illinois agency gives you on-the-ground market insight and easier collaboration. Chicago-based web design teams bring deep experience in highly regulated sectors (healthcare, financial services) and can guide ADA/WCAG and Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) compliance for public and higher-ed sites.
Furthermore, you’ll benefit from in-person workshops, faster stakeholder alignment across Central time, and talent pipelines from UIUC, UChicago, and Northwestern. Local firms also understand regional buyer behavior—from B2B manufacturing to professional services—so your site architecture, messaging, and lead gen funnels fit the market.
Pricing varies thanks to factors like scope, complexity, and team seniority. On Clutch, most Illinois web designers charge:
- Hourly rates: $75 – $200+
- Small business sites (5–10 pages, light customizations): $5,000 – $20,000
- SME marketing sites (strategy, UX, custom design, CMS): $20,000 – $60,000
- E-commerce (custom design, PDP templates, payments, integrations): $25,000 – $150,000+
- Complex/enterprise or headless builds: $75,000 – $250,000+
- Discovery/strategy sprints: $3,000 – $15,000
- Ongoing support/optimization: $500 – $5,000 per month
Additional cost drivers include UX research, content and SEO, accessibility (ADA/WCAG/IITAA), custom integrations (CRM, ERP), performance targets, and multilingual needs.
Illinois web design agencies typically serve a variety of markets and niches, reflecting the region’s diverse economic mix. It’s common to find designers specializing:
- Healthcare, life sciences, and hospitals
- Financial services, fintech, and trading
- Manufacturing, logistics, and industrial B2B
- Higher education and edtech
- Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting)
- Nonprofits, associations, and civic organizations
- Hospitality, restaurants, and tourism
Look for portfolios with comparable user journeys (e.g., physician finders, program directories, dealer locators, investor relations) to ensure relevant experience.
- Define the goals and requirements of your project — i.e., demand gen, brand refresh, e-commerce, or content migration.
- Shortlist with Clutch filters by industry, budget, location, and CMS expertise.
- Review portfolios and live sites for UX quality, speed, accessibility, and SEO fundamentals.
- Validate platform strengths — i.e., WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Drupal, or headless (Next.js, Contentful).
- Ask about compliance (ADA/WCAG, IITAA), analytics setup, and technical SEO baseline.
- Confirm process and team — i.e., discovery, UX research, prototyping, design systems, dev, QA, and training.
- Request Illinois-based references; compare detailed scopes, timelines, and ownership terms (design, code, and content).
- Guarantees like “Page 1 in a week” or unclear SEO strategy
- No discovery or user research before quoting
- No accessibility plan (ADA/WCAG/IITAA) or QA checklist
- 100% proprietary CMS without documentation or exit plan
- Vague ownership of code, designs, or hosting environments
- Minimal attention to performance, security, or governance
- Only template swaps with little UX thinking for complex needs
- Unclear responsibilities for content creation and migration
- No plan for training, handoff, or post-launch optimization
Don’t settle for less. If you ever come across these red flags on firms you’re still assessing, don’t hesitate to just continue your search.