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Alcohol laws in Chicago, Illinois


Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

AM PM AM
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Wednesday
Thursday
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Saturday

In Chicago, Illinois, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Extended Hours. Businesses may not sell packaged alcoholic beverages later than 2:00 a.m., Sunday through Friday, or later than 3:00 a.m. on Saturday without first obtaining an extended hours permit from the city. (The table above reflects the hours of sale that apply to businesses that have obtained this permit.)


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Extended Hours. Businesses may not serve alcoholic beverages later than 2:00 a.m., Sunday through Friday, or later than 3:00 a.m. on Saturday without first obtaining an extended hours permit from the city. (The table above reflects the hours of sale that apply to businesses that have obtained this permit.)