In Illinois, most walk-in shower projects cost between $3,000 and $10,000 per job, with a typical price near $6,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical walk-in shower cost
$3,000 – $10,000
per job · typical $6,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Walk-in shower cost breakdown
- Acrylic prefab$2,500 – $5,000typical $3,500
- Tile shower with door$5,000 – $10,000typical $7,000
- Curbless custom$8,000 – $15,000typical $11,000
At a glance
- Typical range$3,000 – $10,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Walk-In Showers costs
Cost includes demolition, waterproofing, tile or acrylic pan, glass door, and plumbing. Custom tile work raises price. Curbless designs require floor modification.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
Is a walk-in shower more expensive than a tub?
Often yes, because of waterproofing and glass. A basic acrylic unit can be comparable.
What adds to the cost?
Custom tile, linear drains, heated floors, and frameless glass doors all increase price.
How can I save money?
Choose a standard size prefab unit and avoid moving plumbing. Get multiple quotes.