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Mercury Car Insurance in Chicago

At Mercury, we're dedicated to bringing excellent insurance coverage at the lowest possible price to Chicago drivers. Our dedicated agents are on a mission to help you save money. They will work with you to customize a protection plan that meets your specific needs at a great rate, no matter if you have a perfect driving record or a few blemishes. With agents stationed throughout Illinois, we're confident you can find a local agent who will provide you with great service. Contact us today for a free rate quote and start saving.

It’s mandatory for all drivers in Illinois to carry automobile insurance. Mercury sells a variety of insurance products through a network of local, independent agents. We have agents in every major market to help you every step of the way. Mercury offers comprehensive coverage options ranging from personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical protection.

To legally drive in Chicago, you must meet the state’s minimum insurance coverage requirements, which include:

Bodily injury per person — $25,000
Bodily injury per accident — $50,000
Property damage per accident — $20,000

There’s usually no jail time if you’re caught driving without auto insurance. However, you could receive several penalties. You may face fines up to $1,000, a license and registration suspension for up to four months, and a $100 reinstatement fee. Additionally, you must file an SR-22 form — a certificate that shows proof of financial responsibility — for up to three years.

Mercury enjoys a unique position in the Illinois market since we provide customers with some of the state's most affordable and personalized agent-driven services. Mercury sells a variety of cheap car insurance products through a network of more than 8,000 local, independent agents in 11 states. Contact one in your neighborhood for a free rate quote and start saving today.

Chicago Auto Insurance Discounts & Benefits

Mercury already offers some of the lowest insurance rates available. You could save even more with the many discounts available, too!

About Chicago, Illinois

Nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S. with an estimated population of 2.7 million. Situated along Lake Michigan, the city is renowned for its bold architecture with striking skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center and Willis Tower — the second-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There are also 56 museums in the Windy City, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum. Other attractions include Millenium Park, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Lincoln Park Zoo. The Windy City is also home to several professional sports teams, such as the NFL’s Chicago Bears, NBA’s Chicago Bulls, NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, and MLB’s Chicago Cubs and White Sox.

About Us

Mercury Insurance was founded in 1962 by George Joseph. Today, it is a multi-line insurance company offering predominantly personal automobile and homeowners insurance through a network of independent agents and brokers. We have agents throughout the Greater Los Angeles Basin, who want to help you every step of the way. Mercury offers comprehensive coverage options, including personal auto insurance, mechanical protection, homeowners insurance and umbrella insurance. Mercury also provides business auto insurance and commercial business insurance.

Mercury Insurance is based in Los Angeles, and California represents the core of its operations that span 11 states. Mercury is California's leading independent agency writer of automobile insurance, and is currently the state's third largest private passenger auto insurer. Mercury enjoys a unique position in the Los Angeles marketplace, as it provides its customers with some of the state's most affordable and personalized agent-driven service. With more than 1,000 independent agents in California, contact one in your neighborhood for a free rate quote and start saving today.

Chicago Insurance Products

For a fast, free quote, call (800) 956-3728