Basic
$2,935 – $6,846 each
20 mil vinyl liner in a stock blue tile-print pattern, drain-down, old liner out, vacuum-set, new faceplate gaskets

Replace the vinyl liner in a standard rectangular inground pool (about 16x32 ft), including drain-down, old liner removal, new 20-27 mil liner and refill setup.
Install Pool Liner in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $3,453 to $8,054 each 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 install pool liner.
National average: $3,000 – $7,000 each
$2,935 – $6,846 each
20 mil vinyl liner in a stock blue tile-print pattern, drain-down, old liner out, vacuum-set, new faceplate gaskets
$3,453 – $8,054 each
20 mil vinyl liner in a two-tone printed pattern with printed tile border, vacuum-set, new gaskets and faceplates
$4,316 – $10,068 each
27 mil wall and 20 mil floor vinyl liner in a full-print mosaic pattern with border, vacuum-set, new gaskets and faceplates
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1,447 – $3,372 | each |
| Labor | labor | $1,372 – $3,189 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $381 – $891 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $254 – $602 | each |

Blue patterned vinyl pool liner fitted in a filled pool
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Blue vinyl-lined pool with ladder beside a wooden deck
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Close-up of blue mosaic-pattern vinyl pool liner under water
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Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install pool liner contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.