How long it takes to sell a house in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, IL, the typical home sold in 46 days on the market during May 2026. That is the middle of the range — half of homes sold faster, half took longer.
That is within a few days of where it was a year ago. The market has not measurably sped up or slowed down.
Days on the market counts the time from the day a home is listed to the day it goes under contract. It does not include the weeks between the accepted offer and the closing table, which usually adds another month.
For context: at the current pace of sales, it would take about 2.8 months to sell every home now on the market in Chicago, IL. There are more buyers than homes for sale. Sellers have the edge.
Source: Redfin's published market data for the Chicago, IL area, through May 2026.
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Figures come from Redfin's published market data for the Chicago, IL area, through May 2026. Neighborhood Numbers is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with Redfin. We update these pages when Redfin publishes, once a month.