Basic
$117 – $342 per linear ft
Stock melamine cabinets with particleboard boxes, flat slab doors in white, adjustable shelves, simple bar pulls
How Much Does Laminate Cabinet Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install stock or semi-custom kitchen cabinets with melamine/thermofoil/high-pressure laminate finish (base and wall units), per linear ft of cabinet run, materials and labor.
Laminate Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $138 to $403 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Laminate Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois
$138 – $403
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for laminate cabinet.
National average: $120 – $350 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$138 – $403 per linear ft
Stock cabinets with white thermofoil shaker doors, particleboard boxes, soft-close hinges
Premium
$173 – $503 per linear ft
Stock cabinets with walnut-grain high-pressure laminate slab doors, plywood boxes, soft-close hinges and drawers
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $58 – $169 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $55 – $159 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $15 – $45 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $30 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Design styles
See how laminate cabinet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($54.00-$157.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($42.00-$122.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($14.40-$42.00 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($9.60-$28.00 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Do New Kitchen Cabinets Cost in 2026 HCI, highlandcabinetry.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost in 2026: Per Linear Foot, simplywise.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Laminate Kitchen Cabinets Cost and Pricing Breakdown 2026, adnanpaintingandremodeling.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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