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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$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.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 115 projectsUPQODE is a web design and development company that specializes in creating user-friendly, professional websites with a strong focus on responsive design and custom website development. The firm is highly praised for its seamless communication, attentiveness to client needs, and ability to deliver projects on time, with over 90% of reviews highlighting these strengths. Impressively, UPQODE is noted for combining technical expertise with efficient project management, making them an excellent choice for businesses seeking a reliable web design partner.
$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.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 44 projectsThrillX is a distinguished web design and development company specializing in UI/UX design, custom website development, and responsive web design. Their reviews reflect a consistent theme of exceeding client expectations, with 100% of reviewers noting ThrillX's impressive project management and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance user experience and improve conversion rates significantly, with one client reporting a 73% boost in conversion rates across multiple websites.
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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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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves IllinoisServices provided
See all 53 projectsTemper And Forge is a web design and development company excelling in responsive web design, custom website development, and user experience (UX) design. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their skill in managing projects efficiently while maintaining clear communication. Clients consistently commend their ability to deliver high-quality, mobile-friendly designs and exceed expectations, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
$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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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, IL
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Web design company Elevated Ideas LLC was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Washington, IL
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Cocrele is a SEO company and web design agency founded in 2012. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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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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Thoma Bravo is a software development company. They are in Chicago, Illinois and London, England and have midsize team. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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Pace Systems, Inc. Is a branding firm founded in 1983. The agency offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Lisldesign is a web design company. They are located in Naperville, Illinois and have small team. Their team provides Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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True Vision Graphics is a web design company. Based in Elgin, Illinois, their team offers Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Time2Mrkt, a web design agency, offer Web Design. They were launched in 2011.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDes Plaines, IL
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Web design company SkyFire Design was established in 2013. The firm focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLong Grove, IL
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Gizmo Creative Factory is a website development company. The Long Grove, Illinois-based company was established in 2003. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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HeLT Consulting + Services is a SEO agency. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO services firm Amplified Results was founded in 2010. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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J. Murray & Associates is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Ditley Web Design, a graphic design company, was established in 2006. They offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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New Nine Media is an Email Marketing company. In Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky, their small team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The agency was founded in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oak Park, IL
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Branding company Webtrax was founded in 1998. In Oak Park, Illinois, the team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Evanston, IL
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In Evanston, Illinois, Artistic Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 1994.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Des Plaines, IL
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Launched in 1994, Paradigm Productions is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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My Local Beacon is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2014 and focus on Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Mac Creative Agency, a small Advertising company, is in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FYI-ADVERTISING, INC. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Crossover Collective LLC is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Graphic Design and were launched in 2009. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Launched in 2014, OTHER-STUDIO is a graphic design agency. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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MotoMedia LLC, a video production company, was founded in 2009. The small team offers Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Forest Park, IL
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Chicago Producers, Inc. Is a small Forest Park, Illinois-based video production company. The team provides Video Production and Graphic Design.
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Polymyth Productions is a video production agency. They focus on Video Production and Branding and were founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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NuZoo Media, a video production company, was established in 1999. The company offers Video Production and Graphic Design.
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The BMP Film Co., a video production company, was launched in 2006. The agency offers Video Production and Broadcast Video, and is small.
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Jessica Rosengard Designs is a small graphic design company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Graphic Design and Web Design.
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Seam Studios, Inc., a graphic design company, was founded in 2001. The small team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1997, Mack Communications Inc is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, IL
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Launched in 2003, K2 Creative, Inc is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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HIP Advertising, Ltd. Is an Advertising company. Located in Springfield, Illinois, the company was established in 1993. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peoria, IL
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309 Marketing is an Advertising company. The small Peoria, Illinois-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Decatur, IL
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Goss Advertising, an Advertising company, was established in 1995. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is based in Decatur, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, IL
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Media Development is an Advertising company. Launched in 1982, the team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Moline, IL
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Headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Pear Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peru, IL
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MCS Advertising is a small Advertising company founded in 1993. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincolnwood, IL
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Cleverbird Creative is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the agency is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morton Grove, IL
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Rocklin Irving Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois, their team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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OOT Box Media, LLC, a small video production agency, is located in Springfield, Illinois. The team provides Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockton, IL
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Fortytwoeightynine is an Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the agency is in Rockton, Illinois. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 Illinois Web Design Agency Rankings
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lincolnshire, IL
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33.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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35.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Yorkville, IL
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31/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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30.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.7/40.017/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oak Brook, IL
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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32.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Villa Park, IL
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29.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.5/40.019/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oak Park, IL
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27.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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31.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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28/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edwardsville, IL
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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31.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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26/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Web Design80% 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.