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Surrogacy Agencies in Illinois

Compare 18 surrogacy agencies with offices in Illinois, backed by 4 reviews from intended parents and surrogates. Most are based in Chicago and Northbrook.

Illinois has one of the oldest and clearest surrogacy laws in the US. The Gestational Surrogacy Act (750 ILCS 47, in force since 2005) lets intended parents become the legal parents at birth without a court proceeding, as long as the statute's requirements are met: at least one intended parent must provide a gamete, the surrogate must be at least 21 and have carried a prior pregnancy, and both sides need independent legal counsel. This certainty has made the Chicago area a long-standing surrogacy hub.

Last updated September 2026 · Source: Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act (750 ILCS 47)

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Frequently asked questions

Is surrogacy legal in Illinois?

Illinois has one of the oldest and clearest surrogacy laws in the US. The Gestational Surrogacy Act (750 ILCS 47, in force since 2005) lets intended parents become the legal parents at birth without a court proceeding, as long as the statute's requirements are met: at least one intended parent must provide a gamete, the surrogate must be at least 21 and have carried a prior pregnancy, and both sides need independent legal counsel.

How many surrogacy agencies are in Illinois?

18 agencies listed on Surrogacy Network have at least one office in Illinois, spread across 10 cities. Some are headquartered here; others serve Illinois from a satellite office.

Which Illinois surrogacy agency is best?

There is no single best agency for everyone. It depends on your budget, timeline, and the kind of support you want. The list above is ordered by review rating, so start with the highest-rated agencies, read their reviews from real parents and surrogates, and compare a shortlist side by side.

How much does surrogacy cost in Illinois?

A full gestational surrogacy journey in the US generally runs well into six figures once agency fees, surrogate compensation, medical, and legal costs are combined, and Illinois is typically at the higher end. Exact figures vary by agency; many list their fees on their profile pages above.

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