Chicago Bathroom Remodel Cost Estimator
Pick your project, your finish level and whether the plumbing moves, and this tool shows a planning range for Chicago built only from published cost data. Every number it uses is listed in the table below with its source. It is not a quote: only a licensed remodeler who sees your bathroom can price the job.
Updated October 2026. Figures from Angi’s Chicago cost pages and Block Renovation’s Chicago guide, checked in October 2026.
How the estimate is calculated
Each project type uses one published Chicago range. The finish level picks the lower, middle or upper third of that range. Moving plumbing adds Block Renovation’s Chicago figures for relocating a toilet or a shower or tub. Nothing else is added: no markup, no guesses.
| Item | Chicago range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Powder room (half bath), 20 to 30 sq ft | $5,000 to $15,000 | Block Renovation, Chicago guide |
| Small bathroom remodel, wide mix of scopes | $1,554 to $15,540 (average $6,734) | Angi, Chicago small bathroom data |
| Full bathroom, 40 to 100 sq ft, basic to mid-grade finishes | $16,000 to $30,000 | Block Renovation, Chicago guide |
| Primary bathroom, 100+ sq ft | $36,000 to $60,000 and up | Block Renovation, Chicago guide |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $1,554 to $8,288 (average $3,108) | Angi, Chicago tub-to-shower data |
| Walk-in shower installation | $6,216 to $12,432 (average $9,324) | Angi, Chicago walk-in shower data |
| Relocating a toilet | add $1,500 to $3,500 | Block Renovation, Chicago guide |
| Moving a shower or tub | add $1,000 to $5,000 or more | Block Renovation, Chicago guide |
What the range does not include
- Hidden damage. Rot, old galvanized pipes or a failing cast iron drain found once the walls open. See hidden remodeling costs.
- Permit fees. Chicago charges by project type; the permit guide links the City’s fee calculator.
- Lead-safe work in pre-1978 homes. Required containment and cleanup add time and cost. See lead-safe remodeling.
- Condo rules. Building approval, elevator booking and work hours can add cost in high-rises. See the condo bathroom guide.
Go deeper on cost
- Bathroom remodel cost in Chicago
- Small bathroom remodel cost
- Tub-to-shower conversion cost
- Walk-in shower cost
Sources
- Angi, “How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Chicago, IL?”: angi.com. Accessed October 2026.
- Angi, small bathroom and half bath remodel cost, Chicago: angi.com. Accessed October 2026.
- Angi, tub-to-shower conversion cost, Chicago: angi.com. Accessed October 2026.
- Angi, walk-in shower cost, Chicago: angi.com. Accessed October 2026.
- Block Renovation, “Chicago Bathroom Renovation Costs” (2026): blockrenovation.com. Accessed October 2026.
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