Updated April 2026
LASIK Eye Surgery in Chicago typically costs between $26 and $5,095, with a median of $854 across 13 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 13 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | $26 | $26 to $26 | Low | View File | |
| NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL | $28 | $26 to $30 | Low | View File | |
| The Carle Foundation Hospital | $38 | $38 to $38 | Low | View File | |
| University Of Illinois Hospital | $407 | $270 to $1,307 | Low | View File | |
| Franklin Hospital | $633 | $329 to $990 | Low | View File | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | $798 | $299 to $1,085 | Moderate | View File | |
| Anderson Hospital | $854 | $384 to $1,010 | Low | View File | |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | $1,490 | $1,490 to $1,490 | Low | View File | |
| Saint James Hospital | $1,706 | $1,555 to $1,858 | Low | View File | |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | $1,740 | $1,392 to $2,088 | Low | View File | |
| The University Of Chicago Medical Center | $4,081 | $3,265 to $4,897 | Low | View File | |
| ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | $4,400 | $805 to $4,400 | High | View File | |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | $5,095 | $3,822 to $6,771 | High | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for lasik eye surgery in the Chicago metro area range from $26 to $5,095 based on data from 13 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $854. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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