How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Chicago

Chicago has a smoking rate of approximately 15.5%. The vaping rate is around 3.5%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Chicago Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Chicago quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Chicago community health center tobacco treatment • Illinois state quitline services
• 1-866-784-8937 • Chicago Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Chicago public library quit smoking resources

Chicago enforces Illinois state tobacco laws and may have additional local smoke-free ordinances covering parks, beaches, and outdoor dining areas. All indoor workplaces and public spaces follow state regulations.

The quitline for Chicago is 1-866-784-8937. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

Cigarettes in Chicago cost approximately $13.19 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $4814. Many Chicago employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.