IV hydration cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 63 hospitals list a cash price for IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes: from $43.26 to $1,522.18, with a median of $301.00. The lowest listed price is at Loretto Hospital — $257.74 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $337.75 at 115 hospitals.
- The median here, $301.00, is 6% below the US median of $321.46.
- That is 1.4× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($217.31).
- 12 of 63 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 63 facilities across 44 cities for code 96360, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 10, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2025 and Nov 6, 2026.
Lowest$43.26Loretto Hospital
Median$301.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$1,522.18in this market
Difference35.2×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
median
Lowest $43.26Highest $1,671.39
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 IV INFUSION, HYDRATION File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $43.26 | $72.10 | $43.26–$544.05 | 40% |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 IV INFUSION HYDRATION INITIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $61.41 | $61.41 | — | — |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 IV HYDRATION 31MIN -1HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $85.44 | $85.44 | — | — |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Infusion Hydration 1st Hr Initial+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $107.92 | $568.00 | $37.78–$786.68 | 81% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Infusion Hydration 1st Hr Initial+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $107.92 | $568.00 | $137.46–$414.64 | 81% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Infusion Hydration 1st Hr Init+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $130.64 | $568.00 | $122.67–$404.07 | 77% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $162.50 | $250.00 | $33.75–$136.50 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $162.50 | $250.00 | $33.75–$136.50 | 35% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 IV Inf Hydration; Init 31-60 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $176.49 | $493.00 | $73.71–$544.19 | 64% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 IV Inf Hydration; Init 31-60 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $191.27 | $898.00 | $73.71–$761.13 | 79% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $201.63 | $403.25 | $110.09–$436.21 | 50% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $202.84 | $724.42 | $239.06–$760.64 | 72% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Infusion for Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Minutes 96360 File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $210.79 | $619.97 | $72.21–$402.98 | 66% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Infusion for Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Minutes 96360 File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $210.79 | $619.97 | $72.21–$402.98 | 66% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Onc Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE+2 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $216.79 | $637.61 | $72.21–$414.45 | 66% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Imaging Nursing Procedure Charges -> HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $219.37 | $645.21 | $72.21–$419.39 | 66% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Imaging Nursing Procedure Charges -> HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $219.37 | $645.21 | $72.21–$419.39 | 66% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC IV INFU, HYDRATION, 31-60 MIN File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $226.00 | $814.00 | $34.01–$675.62 | 72% |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 IV INF HYDRATION INITIAL 1HR+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $226.00 | $1,053.00 | $34.44–$1,439.00 | 79% |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 IV HYDRATION UP TO 1 HOUR - 96360 - 51001010+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $226.00 | $911.00 | $34.44–$911.00 | 75% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 IV Inf Hydration; Init 31-60 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $249.23 | $966.00 | $966.00 | 74% |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 IV Inf Hydration; Init 31-60 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $260.82 | $966.00 | $73.71–$734.16 | 73% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $265.00 | $530.00 | $208.82–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $265.00 | $530.00 | $208.82–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC HYDRATION IV INFUS INIT 31-60 MIN File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $268.62 | $814.00 | $127.05–$187.88 | 67% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $275.00 | $550.00 | $216.70–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 SDS Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE+3 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $281.93 | $829.20 | $72.21–$538.98 | 66% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $297.50 | $595.00 | $234.43–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $297.50 | $595.00 | $234.43–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $301.00 | $430.00 | $83.42–$691.00 | 30% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 IV INFUS HYD INIT 31MIN-1HR File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $319.15 | $531.92 | $43.26–$544.05 | 40% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 IV INFUSION, HYDRATION 1ST HR+2 more lines at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $326.43 | $544.05 | $43.26–$544.05 | 40% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $327.94 | $1,363.00 | $588.82–$1,403.89 | 76% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $337.50 | $675.00 | $265.95–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $337.50 | $675.00 | $149.73–$1,150.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $337.50 | $675.00 | $265.95–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 L&D Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $352.41 | $1,036.49 | $72.21–$673.72 | 66% |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 CHRG - Inf/Inj/Hydration - IV HYDRATION 1 HR+4 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $353.97 | $1,311.00 | $28.02–$1,101.24 | 73% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $369.72 | $490.00 | $211.98–$539.00 | 25% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $370.00 | $740.00 | $291.56–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 IV INFS THPY FLD INTL 31MN-1HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $380.80 | $544.00 | $42.75–$435.20 | 30% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $381.55 | $587.00 | $79.25–$320.50 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $381.55 | $587.00 | $79.25–$320.50 | 35% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $390.00 | $780.00 | $307.32–$1,500.00 | 50% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $420.70 | $601.00 | $109.98–$601.00 | 30% |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT File of Mar 19, 2026 · source file | $428.10 | $428.10 | $25.63–$319.12 | — |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $432.60 | $618.00 | $102.59–$618.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $432.60 | $618.00 | $119.27–$618.00 | 30% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 OB IV HYDRATION UP TP 1 HOUR+1 more line at this price File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $434.22 | $542.77 | — | 20% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Hydration IV Infusion Init 31-60 Mins File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $436.10 | $623.00 | $73.71–$1,064.11 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Hydration IV Infusion Init 31-60 Mins File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $436.10 | $623.00 | $73.71–$1,064.11 | 30% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC IV INFUSION HYDRATION, INITIAL HR File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $442.69 | $590.25 | — | 25% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC IV INFUSION HYDRATION, INITIAL HR+1 more line at this price File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $454.99 | $606.65 | — | 25% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $480.20 | $686.00 | $130.34–$686.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $483.70 | $691.00 | $47.68–$691.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $483.70 | $691.00 | $102.96–$691.00 | 30% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Hydration IV Infusion Initial; 31 Minutes to 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $501.20 | $716.00 | $114.56–$716.00 | 30% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $520.00 | $1,040.00 | $196.02–$1,150.00 | 50% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $550.24 | $687.80 | — | 20% |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Hydration Iv Infusion Init File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $558.00 | $558.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H IV INF HYDRATION 1ST 31-60 MIN INITIAL File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $673.40 | $962.00 | $145.00–$913.90 | 30% |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Intravenous Infusion, Hydration; Initial, 31 Minutes To 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $857.00 | $857.00 | — | — |
| Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, HYDRATION; INITIAL, 31 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $857.00 | $857.00 | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Intravenous Infusion, Hydration; Initial, 31 Minutes To 1 Hour File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,055.00 | $1,055.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31 MIN TO 1 HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,373.00 | $1,373.00 | — | — |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31 MIN TO 1 HR File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,373.00 | $1,373.00 | — | — |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 IV HYDRATION 1 HR File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $1,522.18 | $1,522.18 | $91.33–$349.32 | — |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 ED-IV HYDRATION 1 HR File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $1,671.39 | $1,671.39 | $0.01–$349.32 | — |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
Cash price The hospital's own price for a patient paying without insurance (“discounted cash” in its price file). Hospitals must publish it under federal law, 45 CFR 180.50. Call to confirm it before booking. More
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Insurers pay The lowest and highest rates this hospital has agreed with insurance plans for the same item, from its price file. If the cash price is below what your plan pays and you have not met your deductible, paying cash can cost you less. More
Off list How much lower the cash price is than the list price.
At or below Medicare This cash price is at or below what Medicare pays a hospital for the same service, which is unusually low. It is what the hospital's file says; confirm it and what it includes before booking. More
No cash discount This line's cash price equals the hospital's full list price. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients: ask the billing office for its self-pay discount in writing. More
Outpatient: lowest $43.26, median $301.00, highest $1,522.18 — a 35.2× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 39 facilities here, median $275.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 41 of 46 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 4 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What IV hydration is, what the price covers and why prices differ: IV hydration explained.