Which online ammo retailers serve Illinois, and what they require
Which online ammo retailers serve Illinois and what each one says it requires, quoted from its own published policy.
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Cheapest that ships to Illinois
Lowest price per round we list that a shopper in Illinois can order, leaving out stores whose published policy excludes Illinois.
Published policies as of the dates shown, not legal advice. Policies and laws change. Check the retailer and the official source before ordering.
Official source
What the official source says
The Illinois State Police states that, to legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, which the Illinois State Police issues to qualified applicants.
Quoted: "Any resident purchasing ammunition within or outside the State of Illinois must provide the seller with a copy of his or her valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card or valid concealed carry license and either his or her Illinois driver's license or Illinois State Identification Card prior to the shipment of the ammunition." (Illinois General Assembly: 430 ILCS 65/3(b-5), checked )
Ammo shipping law on file: Ammo may ship to an Illinois resident only after the buyer gives the seller a FOID card or concealed carry license plus an Illinois ID, and only to an address on those documents (official source, checked )
- Chicago: Chicago repealed its own ammunition possession section in 2013, so the state FOID shipping rule applies. Many retailers still exclude Chicago addresses by policy (source, checked )
Retailers
Retailer policies for Illinois
| Retailer | What the policy states | Policy wording and conditions | Policy verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammo.com | Policy: conditions apply | FAQ: a "Valid copy of your FOID card" plus a driver license or ID is required. Does not ship to Chicago. | Policy page | |
| Ammoman | Policy: conditions apply | Conditions of Use state Ammoman ships New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, and Rhode Island orders only after receiving a copy of certain permits or licenses. No sales to Chicago. | Policy page | |
| Ammunition Depot | Policy: conditions apply | Most of Illinois: a FOID or Concealed Carry Permit plus a driver license or state ID, one matching the shipping address. Chicago, Chicago Heights, Cicero, Evanston, Norridge, Schaumburg and Thornton: ships only to a registered FFL with its FFL on file. | Policy page | |
| AmmunitionToGo | Policy: conditions apply | Conditions page says some states such as Illinois, Connecticut, Rhode Island require Ammo To Go to collect certain documents before it can ship. It also says Ammo To Go cannot ship to several towns and cities due to local laws and ordinances. | Policy page | |
| BulkAmmo.com | Policy: conditions apply | FAQ says if the shipping address is in Illinois, New Jersey, New York state, Connecticut, or Rhode Island, the office will require the documentation that these states require it to collect. It also says no shipping to Chicago. | Policy page | |
| Cheaper Than Dirt | Policy: conditions apply | Terms of Use (Required Documentation) say ammunition orders shipped to Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island require documentation required by state law before the order ships; the FAQ lists the accepted documents. | Policy page | |
| Creedmoor Sports | Policy: conditions apply | Ammunition Restrictions page says: Illinois - We must have your FOID and State ID on file; Illinois (Chicago) - We must ship to an FFL. | Policy page | |
| EABCO | Policy: conditions apply | Shipping Restrictions by State page says: CT, IL, and MA residents must present valid FOID card and driver's license to purchase; US addresses with zip codes beginning with 606, 607, 608 cannot receive ammunition. | Policy page | |
| Freedom Munitions | Policy: conditions apply | Terms and Conditions of Sale accept no ammunition orders for the city of Chicago. Elsewhere in Illinois they require copies of a valid Illinois FOID card and a valid Illinois issued photo ID uploaded at or before checkout; ammo ships only to an address on one of those two documents. | Policy page | |
| Hop Munitions | Policy: conditions apply | State-by-State Guide says: Illinois: FOID card and State issued ID is required; no shipping to the City of Chicago. | Policy page | |
| Kygunco | Policy: conditions apply | Shipping Policy (Ammunition) says certain states, including Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, require documentation before ammunition can be shipped, or the order is cancelled with a cancellation fee. | Policy page | |
| Lucky Gunner | Policy: conditions apply | Requires copies of an Illinois FOID card and an Illinois driver's license or ID. Does not ship to Chicago and some surrounding cities. | Policy page | |
| Midwest Gun Works | Policy: conditions apply | Ammunition Purchasing Policy says no sales to the city of Chicago or Cook County, and all other Illinois residents must email a copy of their FOID card in addition to their State ID, with ammunition shipped to an address on one of those IDs. | Policy page | |
| SG Ammo | Policy: conditions apply | No sales to the City of Chicago. Upload a single image of the FOID card next to a second state issued ID at checkout; the shipping address must match one of the two IDs. | Policy page | |
| Sportsman's Guide | Policy: conditions apply | Ammunition restrictions name only Chicago, IL as a place that cannot be shipped to. Not otherwise restricted for Illinois on that page. | Policy page | |
| Steinel Ammunition | Policy: conditions apply | Shipping Restrictions & Order Cancellation page says: ID/permit required: Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey. | Policy page | |
| Target Sports USA | Policy: conditions apply | Terms and Conditions say Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island require a valid permit, license, or certificate to purchase ammunition, and orders requiring a permit are held and will not ship until the documentation is manually reviewed and approved. | Policy page |
Retailers not listed have no Illinois policy row on file. Illinois law restricts ammo shipping, so they are marked check retailer, not ships. Compare all states. How ammo ships.
Common questions
Which online ammo retailers ship to Illinois?
Ammo.com (conditions apply), Ammoman (conditions apply), Ammunition Depot (conditions apply) are examples of what the stores say in their own policies. The full retailer table on this page lists every store we track, each with its policy wording, check date and link.
Does Ammo.com ship ammo to Illinois?
Policy status: conditions apply. Its policy says: "FAQ: a "Valid copy of your FOID card" plus a driver license or ID is required. Does not ship to Chicago." (policy checked Nov 9, 2026) Source: Policy page.
Does Ammoman ship ammo to Illinois?
Policy status: conditions apply. Its policy says: "Conditions of Use state Ammoman ships New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, and Rhode Island orders only after receiving a copy of certain permits or licenses. No sales to Chicago." (policy checked Oct 10, 2026) Source: Policy page.
Does Ammunition Depot ship ammo to Illinois?
Policy status: conditions apply. Its policy says: "Most of Illinois: a FOID or Concealed Carry Permit plus a driver license or state ID, one matching the shipping address. Chicago, Chicago Heights, Cicero, Evanston, Norridge, Schaumburg and Thornton: ships only to a registered FFL with its FFL on file." (policy checked Nov 9, 2026) Source: Policy page.
What does Illinois require for ammo shipped in?
The Illinois State Police states that, to legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, which the Illinois State Police issues to qualified applicants. Official source: Illinois State Police: Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) (checked Oct 9, 2026). Published policies, not legal advice. Illinois State Police: Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID).
Change log
- : Page created from official sources and retailer policies on file.
Other state guides
Prices that ship to Illinois
The lowest price per round we list for each caliber that a shopper in Illinois can order, leaving out stores whose published policy excludes Illinois. The law on file here restricts ammo shipping to Illinois, so a store with no policy for it on file is left out too. Each caliber page names the stores left out and quotes their wording.
| Caliber | Product | Box price | Per round | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9mm ammo to Illinois | Sterling Steel 9mm Luger Ammunition 1000 Rounds FMJ 115 Grains 1,000 rounds IL conditions apply | $231.89 | $0.23/rd | Buy at Cheaper Than Dirt |
| .223 / 5.56 ammo to Illinois | Freedom Munitions 223 Remington Ammo - 55 Grain FMJ, 50 rounds, Rem... 50 rounds IL conditions apply | $22.10 | $0.44/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions |
| .22 LR ammo to Illinois | New Republic Training & Range 22 LR Ammo 36 Grain Hollow Point - NR750 325 rounds IL conditions apply | $24.50 | $0.08/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| 12 Gauge ammo to Illinois | Winchester BioAmmo Lux Steel 12 Gauge 2.75 1 oz 5 Shot (Case) 250 shells IL conditions apply | $77.49 | $0.31/shell | Buy at Ammunition Depot |
| .380 ACP ammo to Illinois | Bulk Freedom Munitions 380 Auto Ammo- 100 Gr RNFP, 500 rounds, New 500 rounds IL conditions apply | $135.31 | $0.27/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions |
| .45 ACP ammo to Illinois | Bulk Freedom Munitions 45 ACP Ammo- 200 Gr Round Nose (RN), 500 rou... 500 rounds IL conditions apply | $180.49 | $0.36/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions |
| .308 / 7.62x51 ammo to Illinois | BVAC Remanufactured .308 Winchester Ammunition 250 Rounds FMJ 147 G... 250 rounds IL conditions apply | $174.89 | $0.70/rd | Buy at Cheaper Than Dirt |
| 7.62x39 ammo to Illinois | 1000rds - 7.62x39 Tela Impex 124gr. FMJ Ammo 1,000 rounds IL conditions apply | $557.95 | $0.56/rd | Buy at AmmunitionToGo |
Prices exclude shipping and tax.
More caliber pages for Illinois:
- .32 ACP ammo to Illinois from $0.40/rd
- .30-30 Win ammo to Illinois from $1.00/rd
- .300 Win Mag ammo to Illinois from $1.28/rd
- 28 Gauge ammo to Illinois from $0.58/shell
- 7mm Rem Mag ammo to Illinois from $1.18/rd
- .45-70 Govt ammo to Illinois from $1.70/rd
- 7mm-08 Rem ammo to Illinois from $1.28/rd
- 6.5 PRC ammo to Illinois from $1.28/rd
- .22-250 Rem ammo to Illinois from $0.95/rd
- .357 SIG ammo to Illinois from $0.57/rd
- .300 WSM ammo to Illinois from $1.90/rd
- .44 Special ammo to Illinois from $0.80/rd
- .338 Lapua Mag ammo to Illinois from $3.15/rd
- .25-06 Rem ammo to Illinois from $1.23/rd
- .500 S&W Mag ammo to Illinois from $2.25/rd
- 6.5 Grendel ammo to Illinois from $0.71/rd
- 6mm Creedmoor ammo to Illinois from $1.65/rd
- .450 Bushmaster ammo to Illinois from $1.90/rd
- 7mm PRC ammo to Illinois from $2.80/rd
- 10 Gauge ammo to Illinois from $1.78/shell
- .25 ACP ammo to Illinois from $0.44/rd
How shipping rules are sourced
Each row comes from the retailer's own published shipping page. As of CT (latest check), tracked retailers have a sourced policy on file, covering 53 states and territories (590 rows). Each row stores the retailer's wording, the source link and the date checked. A retailer with no row for a state counts as shipping there, except in states whose law restricts ammo shipping: there it shows as check retailer unless its own policy names the state's conditions.
Policy pages: Ammo.com, Ammoman, Ammunition Depot, AmmunitionToGo, BulkAmmo.com, Cheaper Than Dirt, Creedmoor Sports, EABCO, Freedom Munitions, Hop Munitions, Kygunco, Lucky Gunner, Midwest Gun Works, SG Ammo, Sportsman's Guide, Sportsman's Warehouse, Steinel Ammunition, Target Sports USA, True Shot Ammo. See also how our data works.