How Many Cars Are in Illinois in 2025
Registration Statistics in Illinois
According to data compiled from state transportation records, there were more than 11 million registered vehicles statewide. Passenger vehicles make up the largest share, followed by various types of trucks, motorcycles, and other specialty vehicles.
Vehicle Registrations by Year in Illinois
Below is a table summarizing the total number of vehicle registrations over the past five years:
| Year | Total Registrations |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,200,000 |
| 2021 | 11,300,000 |
| 2022 | 11,450,000 |
| 2023 | 11,500,000 |
| 2024 | 11,600,000 |
Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Illinois (2024)
The following table shows estimates by vehicle category for 2024:
| Vehicle Type | Quantity | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 8,000,000 | 68.97% |
| Pickup Trucks | 1,500,000 | 12.93% |
| SUVs | 1,200,000 | 10.34% |
| Commercial Trucks | 530,000 | 4.57% |
| Motorcycles | 320,000 | 2.76% |
| Buses | 50,000 | 0.43% |
Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Illinois (2024)
This table outlines how registrations are distributed across some of the largest census areas:
| Census Area | Total Vehicles | Percentage of State Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Metro | 7,500,000 | 64.66% |
| Rockford | 600,000 | 5.17% |
| Peoria | 300,000 | 2.59% |
| Springfield | 255,000 | 2.20% |
| Champaign-Urbana | 200,000 | 1.72% |
| Other Combined | 2,745,000 | 23.66% |
Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Illinois
Here is a breakdown of vehicles registered according to fuel type:
| Fuel Type | Number of Registrations | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 9,500,000 | 81.90% |
| Diesel | 1,100,000 | 9.48% |
| Hybrid | 600,000 | 5.17% |
| Electric | 350,000 | 3.02% |
| Other | 50,000 | 0.43% |