Molar root canal cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for root canal treatment on a molar (back tooth), not including the final crown: from $947.70 to $1,458.00, with a median of $947.70. The lowest price is at NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital (Evanson) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 1.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code D3330. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital one side lowest Evanson · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Endo Tx Rt Canal Molar/Visit | $947.70 | $1,458.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital one side lowest Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Endo Tx Rt Canal Molar/Visit | $947.70 | $1,458.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital one side lowest Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Endo Tx Rt Canal Molar/Visit | $947.70 | $1,458.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital one side lowest Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Endo Tx Rt Canal Molar/Visit | $947.70 | $1,458.00 | — source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations one side Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB ENDO TX RT CANAL MOLAR/VISIT | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital one side Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB ENDO TX RT CANAL MOLAR/VISIT | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health one side Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB ENDO TX RT CANAL MOLAR/VISIT | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 | 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 | 7 | $947.70 | $947.70 |
What it is
A root canal on a molar removes infected or damaged pulp from the tooth's roots, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them. Molars have more canals than front teeth, so the treatment usually takes longer.
What the price covers
The fee usually covers all appointments to finish the root canal and X-rays taken during treatment. The exam and X-rays before treatment, a buildup and the crown that usually follows are billed separately.
Root canal treatment on a molar (back tooth), not including the final crown in other states
- Arizona$793.33
- California$828.80
- Colorado$567.81
- Louisiana$408.24
- Michigan$888.94
- Minnesota$1,374.00
- Missouri$745.50
- Nebraska$734.50
- Nevada$1,929.30
- New Jersey$1,840.30
- New York$1,080.00
- Ohio$911.40
- Oregon$423.15
- Tennessee$319.29
- Texas$452.09
- Utah$1,107.39
- Washington$1,102.78
- Wisconsin$1,094.50
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.