$8,700 – $15,300 for a new central AC and furnace system
That’s about 9% above the national average for Chicago.
Get a free quote from local pros →In Chicago, IL, for a new central AC and furnace system typically runs $8,700–$15,300. Chicago runs somewhat above the national average (about 9% higher), mainly due to local labor rates and permitting. These figures come from national project ranges adjusted by ZeroFi’s local cost index — the same one that powers our instant estimates.
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In Chicago, IL, expect $8,700–$15,300 for a new central AC and furnace system — about 9% above the national average. Your exact price depends on system size (tons) and efficiency (seer2 / afue) and ac-only vs. full ac + furnace vs. heat pump. Describe your job to get a real quote from local pros.
Chicago runs somewhat above the national average (about 9% higher), mainly due to local labor rates and permitting.
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