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This article walks you through the cost of abortion in Illinois, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care.
Abortion pill prices in Illinois range from $0 with insurance to $470, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in Illinois can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.
Will my insurance cover an abortion in Illinois?
Most likely, yes! Most health insurance plans in Illinois, including Medicaid, cover abortion care. In fact, Illinois Medicaid plans such as Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, CountyCare Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan, and Molina Healthcare can cover 100% of treatment costs in most cases.
Hey Jane accepts Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Illinois Medicaid, Oscar, and Sana Benefits plans in Illinois to cover the cost of abortion pills.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover abortion?
Yes, and Hey Jane currently accepts Illinois Medicaid for medication abortion care provided to members receiving treatment in Illinois. Medicaid can significantly lower (or eliminate) the cost of care, and includes all the medications you need for treatment and on-demand clinical support via your phone.
Can I get help paying for an abortion?
Yes—abortion funds can cover the full or partial cost of treatment as well as travel if you're not able to get care locally. Learn more about abortion funds and how they might be able to help you get the care you need.
Cost should never be a barrier to abortion care. Hey Jane offers several ways to lower the cost of care, including:
- Insurance coverage that can bring cost as low as $0
- Income-based pricing for all patients paying out of pocket
- Using HSA or FSA accounts to pay for treatment
- Get care now and pay over time through Affirm
- Financial assistance from Hey Jane’s abortion fund partners
Insurance coverage is not required to get care with Hey Jane—you can also pay for care with Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit and credit card.
Where can I get an abortion in Illinois?
Abortion is legal throughout the state of Illinois from big cities like Chicago and Springfield to more rural towns. Depending on factors like where you live in Illinois and how far along your pregnancy is, you may have access to nearby in-person clinics. If not, you can travel to clinics somewhere else in the state, or opt for virtual care from a clinic like Hey Jane where you can consult with a licensed provider via chat or video call, have abortion pills mailed to you, and take treatment from the comfort of home.
How to get an abortion at home in Illinois
Hey Jane is the leading provider of at-home abortion care in the US. We offer medication abortion care for people who are at least 18 years old and are up to 10 weeks pregnant. You do not need to be a resident of Illinois to get care with Hey Jane.
If you’re eligible, our clinical care team will guide you through the process to receive FDA-approved abortion pills. Our fast turnaround times ensure the medications are delivered quickly to your door. We offer ongoing support from our clinical care team, 24/7 support for urgent medical needs, and helpful resources. We also provide financial assistance and accept patients regardless of immigration status.
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What you need to know about Illinois abortion laws
In 2019, Illinois enacted a statutory protection for abortion as a fundamental right. This allows every individual to make their own decisions about their reproductive health, and gives pregnant people the right to choose to continue their pregnancy or to have an abortion. The Illinois Supreme Court has also recognized the right to abortion under the state’s constitution.
In January 2023, Illinois enacted a law that protects providers, patients, and people who help others access abortion care from any out-of-state investigations or legal actions.
Illinois abortion laws are constantly evolving. Stay up to date on the latest.
How late can you get an abortion in Illinois?
You can be prescribed abortion medication, a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, up to 10 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. Estimate how far along your pregnancy is with our online calculator.
If your pregnancy is further along than that, you can get an elective in-clinic procedural abortion before fetal viability (typically about 24-26 weeks) as determined by a health care provider. Beyond that, you can get an abortion if a healthcare professional determines it is necessary to protect your life or health or if the fetus will not survive.
Who can get an abortion in Illinois?
Anyone with a uterus can get an abortion in Illinois until the pregnancy is viable (usually 24-26 weeks into a pregnancy).
It’s also legal for non-Illinois residents to get an abortion in Illinois within this timeframe. If you live in a state where you’re unable to get an abortion, you can travel to Illinois to get the care that you need. And, as a Illinois resident, it’s legal for you to get an abortion in other states that permit abortion.
College students, minors, and undocumented immigrants all have the right to get an abortion in Illinois through these timeframes as well. If you are younger than 18, you do not have to notify or get permission from your parent or guardian before you have an abortion.
The abortion pill explained
The abortion pill is actually two medications taken separately—mifepristone and misoprostol. The first medication, mifepristone, blocks the pregnancy hormone (progesterone), which stops a pregnancy from growing. The second medication, misoprostol, causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus or womb.
For some, this treatment can feel like a heavy period, but for others, it can feel much more intense. Everyone's experience is different.
While the majority of abortions performed in the US are medication abortions, about 73% of adults don’t know about this option, and baseless lawsuits only serve to further confuse people.
Medication abortions are safe and highly effective
Medication abortion is very safe. Complications from this treatment are very uncommon—they occur in less than 1% of patients. When used correctly, the medications work up to 99.6% of the time. Read our guide on what to expect after taking abortion pills for more information.
Getting a medication abortion does not lower your chances of getting or staying pregnant in the future; it does not cause infertility or cause birth defects in a future pregnancy. In fact, you can get pregnant almost immediately after having an abortion.
That’s not all:
- The abortion pill is safer than Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- The abortion pill is safer than Viagra (sildenafil)
- Despite myths that say otherwise, having an abortion does not increase your risk for breast cancer and does not cause depression.
If you still have questions or need additional help, check out our resource center or FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.
How to find an abortion clinic in Illinois
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant, or prefer to get an abortion in-person, there are some factors to keep in mind when searching for the right abortion clinic.
- First, calculate how far along you are in your pregnancy with our online estimator. Some clinics only offer abortion procedures up until a certain gestational age, so you’ll want to call to confirm that you’re eligible before scheduling. You may also want to consider the cost of an abortion in Illinois, which is different for medication versus procedural.
- Beware of fake clinics! When searching for clinics online, use caution. You’ll want to avoid scheduling with a fake clinic, sometimes called a “crisis pregnancy center,” a type of organization that often appears clinical online and in-person, but are generally not medical clinics and are funded by anti-choice organizations aimed at preventing pregnant people from accessing abortion care. Horrible, we know. INeedAnA.com has a helpful search tool for locating real abortion clinics.
Abortion in Illinois is safe and legal
And it’s a basic health care need for millions of people who can become pregnant. In fact, about 1 in 4 people with a uterus will have at least one abortion in their lifetime.
Right now, you can have an abortion for any reason in Illinois until fetal viability, which is the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with extreme medical help. It usually happens around 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy, but is determined by a physician on a case-by-case basis.
There are several ways to end a pregnancy, including in-clinic procedures and FDA-approved abortion pills which can be taken at home and have less than a 1% risk of complications. Factors like the gestational age of the fetus, your medical history, and your personal preferences will help determine which methods of abortion are best for your situation.
In pregnancies up to 10 weeks, medication abortion treatments can be completed at home through virtual providers like Hey Jane. After completing our secure intake process online, you’ll be connected with one of our licensed medical providers. If they determine you’re eligible for treatment, you’ll receive your medication within a few days in discreet packaging, plus anti-nausea medication and ibuprofen to help with any side effects. You’ll continue to have access to our expert and compassionate clinical care team for medical and emotional support along the way.
Published on:
June 27, 2025
Last updated:
June 27, 2025