Tattoo Shops in Illinois
935 studios across Illinois. Pick a city for full listings with phone numbers, or scroll down for smaller towns.
Illinois has about 12,710,158 residents, so that's 7.4 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Illinois by feature
- Piercing Shops194
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops104
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios143
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists61
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios45
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings20
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios19
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists13
Cities
- Chicago209
- Rockford29
- Peoria19
- Bloomington17
- Springfield17
- Decatur13
- Crystal Lake12
- Oak Park12
- Quincy11
- Champaign10
- Kankakee10
- Danville9
- Moline9
- Macomb8
- Oak Forest8
- Plainfield8
- Roscoe8
- South Elgin8
- Galesburg7
- Schaumburg7
- Aurora6
- Berwyn6
- Bradley6
- Carbondale6
- Crestwood6
- Dekalb6
- Downers Grove6
- Elgin6
- Freeport6
- Geneva6
- Lake in the Hills6
- Pekin6
- Rock Island6
- Arlington Heights5
- Carpentersville5
- Chicago Heights5
- Granite City5
- Normal5
- North Aurora5
- Ottawa5
- Sandwich5
- Sterling5
- Tinley Park5
- Urbana5
- Batavia4
- Belleville4
- Bensenville4
- Brookfield4
- Edwardsville4
- Harrisburg4
- Libertyville4
- Lombard4
- Mattoon4
- Morris4
- Mundelein4
- Troy4
- Warrenville4
- Waukegan4
- Addison3
- Algonquin3
- Alton3
- Belvidere3
- Blue Island3
- Carlyle3
- Charleston3
- Chicago Ridge3
- Chillicothe3
- Collinsville3
- Des Plaines3
- Dixon3
- East Moline3
- East Peoria3
- Jacksonville3
- Joliet3
- Lockport3
- Marion3
- Maryville3
- McHenry3
- Naperville3
- Oswego3
- Peru3
- Princeton3
- Richmond3
- Roselle3
- Salem3
- Savanna3
- Silvis3
- Streator3
- Summit3
- Taylorville3
- Villa Park3
- Winthrop Harbor3
- Wood River3
- Woodstock3
- Bartonville2
- Centralia2
- Chatham2
- Chebanse2
- Fairview Heights2
- Fox Lake2
- Galena2
- Godfrey2
- Gurnee2
- Harvey2
- Hecker2
- Homewood2
- Johnsburg2
- Justice2
- Kewanee2
- Lake Villa2
- Lincolnwood2
- Machesney Park2
- Montgomery2
- Mt Zion2
- Oak Lawn2
- Palatine2
- Paris2
- Pinckneyville2
- Romeoville2
- Round Lake Beach2
- South Beloit2
- St Charles2
- Sycamore2
- Washington2
- West Frankfort2
- Westchester2
- Willow Springs2
- Worth2
Other towns in Illinois
Turning Tides TattoosAnna
131 W Vienna St, Anna, IL 62906-1630
Wolfsparrow TattooBarrington
163 W Lake St, Barrington, IL 60010-4327
Ink-N-Um Tattoo & Body PiercingCalumet City
621 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
Supersauce Tattoo CompanyChannahon
24503 W Eames St, Channahon, IL 60410-5178
🕒 6 days 12-9pm, closed Wed
Maximum TattooDeerfield
20594 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015-3693
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm
Five-O TattooElburn
109 E North St, Elburn, IL 60119-7013
🕒 Tue 10am-7pm, Wed 12pm-9pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun/Mon closed
Porter’s TattoosForest City
487 James street (side door entrance), Forest City, IL
Luxe Piercing BoutiqueForest Park
7439 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130-1542
🕒 Mon/Tue 12pm-7pm, Wed-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun closed
The Reef TattooFrankfort
7222 W Benton Dr, Frankfort, IL 60423-9303
🕒 Mon 12pm-9pm, Tue 12pm-9pm, Wed 12pm-9pm, Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm
Atmosphere Tattoo GalleryFranklin Park
9729 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131-3358
🕒 Mon-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm
Black Lace InkGrayslake
33107 N US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030-2206
🕒 Wed-Sat 1pm-9pm, Tue 1pm-7pm, Sun 1pm-7pm
Newage Tattoos and Body PiercingsJerome
1305 Wabash Ave, Jerome, IL 62704-4938
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun/Mon closed
Evolution Body ArtsLake Bluff
827 Jenkisson Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-1619
🕒 Mon 12pm-8pm, Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm, Tue closed, Sun 12pm-5pm
Pieta Tattoo Gallery LLCLindenhurst
305 Granada Blvd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046-7738
🕒 Sun 12-6pm, Mon 2-8pm, Tue-Wed appointment, Thu-Sat 12-8pm
State Line Tattoo Co.Lynwood
21583 Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL 60411-8745
🕒 Tues-Sat 12-9pm, Closed Mon-Sun
Smith + Co StudiosMahomet
1826 Patton Dr, Mahomet, IL 61853
🕒 Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 8-8pm, Sun closed
Marengo Tattoo and piercingMarengo
200 S State St, Marengo, IL 60152
🕒 Tue-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm
Tlaloc TattooMelrose Park
1950 N Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60160-1110
🕒 Monday-Sunday 12-10pm
Vanity Ink StudiosMokena
19829 S La Grange Rd, Mokena, IL 60448-8348
🕒 By appointment only
Iconic Arch and BeautyMonmouth
112 S 1st St, Monmouth, IL 61462
🕒 Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat varies, Mon/Sun closed
Sleeve Weasels Tattoos & PiercingsMorrison
105 W Lincolnway Rd, Morrison, IL 61270
Main Street Saints Tattoo ParlourMorton
330 S Main St, Morton, IL 61550-1976
🕒 Tues-Sat 11-7pm, Closed Mon-Sun
Ironwood TattooMorton Grove
6046 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2942
🕒 Tue-Sat 11-7pm
Heath Reed StudioMt Carmel
6960 N 1850 Blvd, Mt Carmel, IL 62863-4213
Endless Journey TattooNorth Chicago
2314 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064-3088
Onyx StudioNorth Pekin
405 Radio City Dr, North Pekin, IL 61554-1579
Medical Ear Piercing ClinicsOrland Park
15614 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462-4401
Mark of Excellence TattoosPark Forest
376 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466-2005
🕒 Tue-Thu 12-10pm, Fri 12-3pm, Sat Sun Mon closed
Inked RedemptionPontiac
502 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764-1712
Capolavoro Tattoo StudioPontoon Beach
4020 Pontoon Rd, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040-4320
Lifestyle Ink TattoosRockdale
1810 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436-9022
🕒 Sunday: Closed Monday: 12-8 pm Tuesday: 12-8 pm Wednesday: 1
Banter by Piecing PagodaRosemont
5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018-5321
Royal Bloodline TattooSheridan
Sheridan, IL
Midwest Classic TattooSkokie
4916 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60077-2255
🕒 Tues-Sat 11am - 8pm
Hey Ma Tattoo and Body PiercingsSouth Chicago Heights
176 W Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago Ink Tattoo LoungeUniversity Park
523 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484-2714
I'm No Angel TattoosWest Peoria
2603 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604-4924
Dreamers Ink LLCWestville
218 N State St, Westville, IL 61883-1464
🕒 Every Day 11am-5pm
Silver Lily TattoosWilmington
213 N Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481-1833
🕒 By appointment only
Youniverse CollectiveYorkville
1951 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560-9851
🕒 Tues-Sat 11-7, Closed Sunday
Good to know about tattoo shops in Illinois
Where can I buy body jewelry near me?
High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Illinois. You can browse 935 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.
Who accepts Apple Pay near me?
Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Illinois, our directory includes 935 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.
How to get a body piercing license?
Body piercing licensure requirements are established at state and county levels, typically requiring bloodborne pathogens certification, an apprenticeship, and a facility permit. In Illinois, candidates must comply with health department regulations to practice legally. You can explore 935 established piercing studios in the area to inquire about potential apprenticeships.
How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends heavily on the size, detail, placement, and hourly rate of the artist. Small minimalist designs start at shop minimums, while large custom pieces require multi-hour or full-day sessions. You can use TattooAtlas to discover local shops and request custom quotes directly from experienced artists.
What is American traditional tattoo?
American traditional tattoo is a classic style defined by bold black outlines, a limited color palette of primary shades, and iconic imagery like anchors, eagles, and roses. This timeless aesthetic remains one of the most popular tattoo styles across American studios. You can search TattooAtlas to find specialists who focus on traditional flash and custom designs.