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Call the National Abortion Federation Hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified Illinois clinics and travel assistance. Illinois's legal status: State-law protected.

Finding verified care in Illinois

Use the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) or AbortionFinder to reach verified Illinois providers — and beware look-alike "crisis pregnancy centers" that advertise heavily to abortion-seekers. See our guide to spotting fake clinics.

Illinois's legal status, in practice

Abortion is legal in Illinois — state-law protected. Providers in Illinois also serve many patients traveling from restricted states, so appointment availability can vary; booking ahead and asking about financial or travel assistance is still worth doing.

Access in states bordering Illinois

Illinois is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.

StateStatusCurrent rule
IndianaLimitedNarrow exceptions only
KentuckyBanned / Severely restrictedNear-total ban
MissouriBanned / Severely restrictedNear-total ban
IowaLimited6-week limit
WisconsinLimited20-week limit

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About this information: Legal status compiled from public state-policy tracking (Guttmacher Institute, KFF), status as of 2026 post-Dobbs; page updated July 17, 2026. Laws change quickly through litigation — always confirm with a verified provider or hotline before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.