Hours Guide · October 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Is There a 24-Hour Laundromat in Chicago? What Our Listings Show

Yes. In our Chicago listings, 15 of the 57 laundromats list Open 24 hours for every day of the week, and 12 more stay open until midnight or later on at least one day.

How late Chicago laundromats stay open

We looked at the latest closing time each Chicago laundromat posts across the week. Here is how the 57 laundromats break down:

• Open 24 hours every day: 15 laundromats
• Open until midnight or later on at least one day: 12 laundromats
• Latest close from 10 PM up to midnight: 16 laundromats
• Latest close before 10 PM: 14 laundromats

So if you need to wash in the middle of the night, Chicago has real options, and a laundromat that stays open until midnight or later can work if you start early enough. One more laundromat in our listings is open 24 hours on some days but not all, which is a good reminder to read the line for the exact day you plan to go.

Early mornings and weekends

Late nights are not the whole story. Besides the 15 that never close, 12 Chicago laundromats in our listings open at 5 AM or earlier on at least one day, which helps if you want to finish a load before work. Weekend coverage is strong too: all 57 post Sunday hours, and 43 keep the same hours every day of the week.

We compared a sample of these listings with the laundromats' own websites, and the posted hours matched in every case we could check. Some laundromats do not post hours on their sites, so a quick call is still the safest way to confirm.

See every listing with address, rating, and hours on our Chicago laundromats page, or browse other cities on the Illinois state page.

How to pick a 24-hour laundromat

1. Check the hours for the exact day. Some laundromats run around the clock only on certain days, so do not assume every day matches.
2. Call ahead late at night. A quick call confirms the store is open and that machines are running before you haul your laundry over.
3. Ask whether it is attended overnight. Some 24-hour laundromats have staff all night and some run unattended, which matters if you need change, help with a machine, or wash and fold service.
4. Ask how you pay. Overnight, there may be nobody to help with coins or a payment card, so find out before you go.
5. Watch holidays. Holiday hours can differ from regular hours. Our holiday hours guide covers what to expect.

Tips for late-night laundry

• Sort and pre-treat clothes at home so you spend less time at the machines.
• Pick a well-lit laundromat close to home or transit, and stay with your laundry or keep a timer running.
• Bring everything you need, such as detergent and a laundry bag, in case nobody is there to sell supplies.
• Our 24-hour laundromats guide explains what to look for, and our New York City closing times article shows how another big city compares.

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