Basic
$293 – $587 per linear ft
Walnut veneer slab doors and drawer fronts on plywood boxes, clear factory finish, concealed hinges

Supply and install walnut kitchen cabinets (mid-tier veneer/semi-custom to solid walnut) per linear foot of cabinet run, materials and labor.
Walnut Cabinet in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $345 to $690 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 walnut cabinet.
National average: $300 – $600 per linear ft
$293 – $587 per linear ft
Walnut veneer slab doors and drawer fronts on plywood boxes, clear factory finish, concealed hinges
$345 – $690 per linear ft
Semi-custom walnut shaker doors with solid walnut frames and veneer panels, clear factory finish, soft-close hinges
$431 – $863 per linear ft
Solid walnut frame-and-panel doors and face frames, plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, crown molding, hand-rubbed finish
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $144 – $289 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $137 – $273 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $39 – $77 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $26 – $51 | linear ft |

Walnut veneer base cabinets with flat drawer fronts and brass pulls
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local walnut cabinet contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.