Basic
$489 – $1,174 per linear ft
Shop-built plywood boxes, MDF shaker doors with a shop-applied paint finish, full overlay, soft-close hinges, standard bar pulls

Design, build and install custom kitchen cabinetry (base and wall) per linear foot of run, including hardware.
Custom Kitchen Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $575 to $1,381 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for custom kitchen cabinet.
National average: $500 – $1,200 per linear ft
$489 – $1,174 per linear ft
Shop-built plywood boxes, MDF shaker doors with a shop-applied paint finish, full overlay, soft-close hinges, standard bar pulls
$575 – $1,381 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, solid-wood shaker doors shop-finished in paint, dovetail drawers on soft-close slides, simple crown molding
$719 – $1,726 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, stained cherry raised-panel doors, dovetail drawers, glass-front accent uppers, built-up crown, solid metal pulls
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $241 – $578 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $228 – $546 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $64 – $154 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $43 – $103 | linear ft |

White custom kitchen cabinetry to the ceiling with a turquoise island

Custom stained wood kitchen cabinets around a stainless fridge and island
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Custom white and black painted kitchen cabinets with an island and subway tile
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Light grey custom kitchen cabinets with mosaic backsplash and granite island
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White painted kitchen cabinets with a central island and wood floor
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Cherry wood tall kitchen cabinets with glass doors and a corbelled hood
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Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local custom kitchen cabinet contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.