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Illinois phone numbers
What can you use a Illinois number for?
Using a local IL area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a IL number as they are more familiar with the area code.
Why do customers trust Illinois numbers?
Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in Illinois. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.
In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from Illinois (IL) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.
We can help you get a local IL area code
Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a Illinois area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.
Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including IL numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.
Which Illinois phone numbers can you choose?
| Code | Area served |
|---|---|
| 217 | Area code 217 is located in central Illinois and covers Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur. It has a single overlay (447) that serves the same area. |
| 224 | Area code 224 is located in northeastern Illinois and covers Elgin, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, and Schaumburg. It is an overlay for area code 847 and serves the same area. |
| 309 | Area code 309 is located in Illinois and covers Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 312 | Area code 312 serves part of Chicago, IL. It overlaps coverage areas with area code 872. |
| 331 | Area code 331 is located in Illinois and covers Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, and Wheaton. It is an overlay for area code 630 and serves the same area. |
| 447 | Area code 447 is located in central Illinois and covers Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur. It is an overlay for area code 217 and serves the same area. |
| 464 | Area code 464 is located in Illinois and covers Cicero, Orland Park, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, and Oak Park. It is an overlay for area code 708 and serves the same area. |
| 618 | Area code 618 is located in southern Illinois and covers Belleville, Granite City, and O'Fallon. It is the only area code that serves the area. |
| 630 | Area code 630 is located in Illinois and covers Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, and Wheaton. It has a single overlay (331) that serves the same area. |
| 708 | Area code 708 is located in Illinois and covers Cicero, Orland Park, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, and Oak Park. It has a single overlay (464) that serves the same area. |
| 773 | Area code 773 serves most of Chicago, IL. It overlaps coverage areas with area code 872. |
| 779 | Area code 779 serves northern Illinois except for the Chicago metro area. It includes the cities of Rockford, Joliet, and DeKalb. It is an overlay for area code 815 and serves the same area. |
| 815 | Area code 815 serves northern Illinois except for the Chicago metro area. It includes the cities of Rockford, Joliet, and DeKalb. It has a single overlay (779) that serves the same area. |
| 847 | Area code 847 is located in northeastern Illinois and covers Elgin, Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Evanston, and Schaumburg. It has a single overlay (224) that serves the same area. |
| 872 | Area code 872 serves Chicago, IL. It is an overlay for area code 312 and area code 773 and serves the combined area. |
How to use your Illinois phone number
Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.
Choose the virtual Illinois phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.
It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).
Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.
With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.
Get a business presence in Illinois
Illinois (IL) is a USA region with a population of 12,812,508. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a Illinois telephone number.
About Illinois
Illinois is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. Nicknamed "the Prairie State," it's marked by farmland, forests, rolling hills and wetlands. Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S, is in the northeast on the shores of Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its skyscrapers, such as sleek, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. ― Google
Area codes
There are 15 area codes available within Illinois. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local IL area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.
Available area codes
The area codes in Illinois are 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 447, 464, 618, 630, 708, 773, 779, 815, 847 & 872. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.
More credibility
Using a Illinois phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.
Use with other area codes
With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the Illinois area.
A modern, affordable solution
It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.
