Chickenpox vaccine (Varivax) cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 33 hospitals publish a cash price for chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax): from $27.85 to $727.18, with a median of $205.40. The lowest price is at La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital (Chicago). The highest price is 26.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 90716. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$27.85La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital
Median$205.40half pay less
Highest$727.18in Illinois
Lowest saves$177.55vs the median
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital lowest Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN CM IMM-VARICELLA | $27.85 | $27.85 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital Anna · Anna, IL PR VAR VACCINE LIVE FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE | $67.55 | $193.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL PR VAR VACCINE LIVE FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE | $67.55 | $193.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Varicella vaccine | $79.67 | $284.55 | Aug 24, 2026 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SC VARICELLA VIRUS LIVE SUBQ | $81.94 | $241.00 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Varicella Virus Vacc Live Sq Inj (Fc) | $95.19 | $501.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Varicella Virus Vacc Live Sq Inj (Fc) | $115.23 | $501.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NDC Description Not Available | $122.57 | $122.57 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Edward Hospital Naperville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC VARICELLA VACCINE SUBCUT | $131.00 | $131.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUSR | $135.38 | $541.53 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUSR | $135.38 | $541.53 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUSR | $135.38 | $541.53 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUSR | $135.38 | $541.53 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR VAR VACCINE LIVE FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE | $165.60 | $207.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Varicella Employee Health | $191.00 | $191.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Chicken Pox Vaccine | $205.40 | $316.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Chicken Pox Vaccine | $205.40 | $316.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Chicken Pox Vaccine | $205.40 | $316.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Chicken Pox Vaccine | $205.40 | $316.00 | — source file |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE (PF) 1350 UNIT/0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS SUSP | $233.90 | $334.14 | — source file |
| Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · Kankakee, IL Varivax | $247.07 | $928.13 | — source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUSR | $304.15 | $1,382.50 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VACCINE,LIVE,SUBCUT (OUTPT) | $316.00 | $316.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VACCINE,LIVE,SUBCUT (OUTPT) | $316.00 | $316.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VACCINE,LIVE,SUBCUT (OUTPT) | $316.00 | $316.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARICELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE 1350 PFU/0.5ML IJ SUS | $362.43 | $1,098.28 | — source file |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City · St. Louis, MO-IL VARICELLA VIR VAC SC | $366.94 | $611.56 | — source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARIVAX 1350 PFU-0.5ML IJ SUSR | $579.97 | $1,159.93 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARIVAX 1350 PFU-0.5ML IJ SUSR | $579.97 | $1,159.93 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARIVAX 1350 PFU-0.5ML IJ SUSR | $580.50 | $1,161.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN VARIVAX 1350 PFU-0.5ML IJ SUSR | $580.50 | $1,161.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Varivax: 10 Vial, Single-Dose In 1 Carton (0006-4827-00) / .5 Ml In 1 Vial, Single-Dose (0006-4827-01) | $727.18 | $727.18 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Naperville Psychiatric Ventures Naperville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Varivax: 10 Vial, Single-Dose In 1 Carton (0006-4827-00) / .5 Ml In 1 Vial, Single-Dose (0006-4827-01) | $727.18 | $727.18 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 27 | $27.85 | $205.40 |
| Anna, IL | 1 | $67.55 | $67.55 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 1 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Kankakee, IL | 1 | $247.07 | $247.07 |
| Marion-Herrin, IL | 1 | $67.55 | $67.55 |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $304.15 | $304.15 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1 | $366.94 | $366.94 |
What it is
The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine protects against chickenpox. Children get two doses; teens and adults without evidence of immunity get two doses 4 to 8 weeks apart.
What the price covers
The price is for one dose.
Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax) in other states
- Alabama$149.27
- Alaska$507.74
- Arizona$253.72
- Arkansas$215.65
- California$313.07
- Colorado$296.73
- Connecticut$399.60
- Delaware$658.14
- Florida$317.20
- Georgia$235.95
- Hawaii$306.74
- Idaho$243.99
- Indiana$313.70
- Iowa$165.60
- Kansas$448.26
- Kentucky$263.87
- Louisiana$112.24
- Maine$122.68
- Maryland$260.00
- Massachusetts$264.00
- Michigan$201.95
- Minnesota$207.40
- Mississippi$57.86
- Missouri$204.75
- Montana$303.38
- Nebraska$199.13
- Nevada$481.00
- New Hampshire$167.20
- New Jersey$237.18
- New Mexico$366.61
- New York$348.93
- North Carolina$306.00
- North Dakota$158.61
- Ohio$408.06
- Oklahoma$578.31
- Oregon$233.60
- Pennsylvania$243.60
- Rhode Island$324.00
- South Carolina$923.20
- South Dakota$386.44
- Tennessee$136.71
- Texas$495.68
- Utah$252.17
- Vermont$214.19
- Virginia$242.15
- Washington$235.28
- West Virginia$183.00
- Wisconsin$163.80
- Wyoming$137.90
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.