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Local Honey in Illinois

Browse 230 local honey sellers across 178 cities in Illinois. Find beekeepers, honey farms, and apiaries selling raw honey, wildflower, clover, and other varietals produced by Illinois beekeepers.

178 cities · 230 honey sellers

5 honey sellers

Chicago

→ 5 honey sellers

Elburn

→ 4 honey sellers

Carbondale

→ 4 honey sellers

Champaign

→ 4 honey sellers

Elgin

→ 4 honey sellers

Marion

→ 1 honey sellers

Algonquin

→ 1 honey sellers

Alto Pass

→ 2 honey sellers

Alton

→ 1 honey sellers

Antioch

→ 1 honey sellers

Arlington Heights

→ 1 honey sellers

Ashkum

→ 1 honey sellers

Ashton

→ 1 honey sellers

Athens

→ 3 honey sellers

Aurora

→ 1 honey sellers

Ava

→ 1 honey sellers

Barrington

→ 3 honey sellers

Batavia

→ 1 honey sellers

Beason

→ 1 honey sellers

Belvidere

→ 1 honey sellers

Bensenville

→ 1 honey sellers

Bishop Hill

→ 1 honey sellers

Blandinsville

→ 2 honey sellers

Bloomington

→ 1 honey sellers

Bourbonnais

→ 2 honey sellers

Bridgeview

→ 2 honey sellers

Buncombe

→ 1 honey sellers

Canton

→ 1 honey sellers

Carlock

→ 1 honey sellers

Carlyle

→ 1 honey sellers

Carmi

→ 1 honey sellers

Carrier Mills

→ 1 honey sellers

Casey

→ 1 honey sellers

Channahon

→ 1 honey sellers

Charleston

→ 1 honey sellers

Cherry Valley

→ 1 honey sellers

Chestnut

→ 2 honey sellers

Chillicothe

→ 1 honey sellers

Clinton

→ 1 honey sellers

Coal Valley

→ 1 honey sellers

Columbia

→ 1 honey sellers

Crestwood

→ 1 honey sellers

Crete

→ 1 honey sellers

Crystal Lake

→ 1 honey sellers

Danville

→ 1 honey sellers

Davis

→ 1 honey sellers

DeKalb

→ 1 honey sellers

Deerfield

→ 1 honey sellers

Dixon

→ 1 honey sellers

Du Quoin

→ 1 honey sellers

Dundee Township

→ 1 honey sellers

Dwight

→ 2 honey sellers

Edwardsville

→ 1 honey sellers

Effingham

→ 2 honey sellers

Elizabeth

→ 1 honey sellers

Elmhurst

→ 1 honey sellers

Evanston

→ 1 honey sellers

Evergreen Park

→ 1 honey sellers

Ewing

→ 2 honey sellers

Fairbury

→ 1 honey sellers

Flora

→ 1 honey sellers

Forest Park

→ 1 honey sellers

Frankfort

→ 1 honey sellers

Franklin Grove

→ 1 honey sellers

Galena

→ 1 honey sellers

Galva

→ 1 honey sellers

Godfrey

→ 1 honey sellers

Grafton

→ 1 honey sellers

Granville

→ 1 honey sellers

Grayslake

→ 2 honey sellers

Greenville

→ 1 honey sellers

Gurnee

→ 1 honey sellers

Harrisburg

→ 1 honey sellers

Harvard

→ 1 honey sellers

Harwood Heights

→ 1 honey sellers

Hawthorn Woods

→ 1 honey sellers

Heyworth

→ 2 honey sellers

Homer Glen

→ 1 honey sellers

Jacksonville

→ 1 honey sellers

Justice

→ 2 honey sellers

Kankakee

→ 1 honey sellers

Lake Villa

→ 1 honey sellers

Lakewood

→ 1 honey sellers

Laura

→ 1 honey sellers

Leaf River

→ 1 honey sellers

Lebanon

→ 1 honey sellers

Lemont

→ 1 honey sellers

Lena

→ 1 honey sellers

Lewistown

→ 1 honey sellers

Libertyville

→ 1 honey sellers

Lincoln

→ 1 honey sellers

Lockport

→ 2 honey sellers

Macomb

→ 2 honey sellers

Mahomet

→ 2 honey sellers

Marengo

→ 1 honey sellers

Mason

→ 1 honey sellers

McLeansboro

→ 1 honey sellers

Metamora

→ 1 honey sellers

Metropolis

→ 2 honey sellers

Millstadt

→ 1 honey sellers

Minooka

→ 1 honey sellers

Mokena

→ 1 honey sellers

Monticello

→ 1 honey sellers

Morris

→ 1 honey sellers

Mt Carroll

→ 1 honey sellers

Mt Morris

→ 2 honey sellers

Mt Vernon

→ 1 honey sellers

Mulkeytown

→ 1 honey sellers

Mundelein

→ 1 honey sellers

Murphysboro

→ 1 honey sellers

Naperville

→ 1 honey sellers

New Lenox

→ 1 honey sellers

Newton

→ 1 honey sellers

Niles

→ 1 honey sellers

Normal

→ 1 honey sellers

North Barrington

→ 1 honey sellers

O'Fallon

→ 1 honey sellers

Old Mill Creek

→ 1 honey sellers

Orland Park

→ 3 honey sellers

Oswego

→ 1 honey sellers

Palatine

→ 1 honey sellers

Park Ridge

→ 2 honey sellers

Pecatonica

→ 1 honey sellers

Pekin

→ 1 honey sellers

Peoria

→ 1 honey sellers

Peru

→ 1 honey sellers

Pittsfield

→ 1 honey sellers

Plainfield

→ 2 honey sellers

Plano

→ 1 honey sellers

Pleasant Plains

→ 2 honey sellers

Poplar Grove

→ 1 honey sellers

Port Byron

→ 1 honey sellers

Quincy

→ 1 honey sellers

Richmond

→ 1 honey sellers

Riverside

→ 1 honey sellers

Rochester

→ 2 honey sellers

Rockford

→ 1 honey sellers

Rolling Meadows

→ 1 honey sellers

Roscoe

→ 1 honey sellers

Roselle

→ 1 honey sellers

Roseville

→ 1 honey sellers

Schaumburg

→ 1 honey sellers

Sesser

→ 1 honey sellers

Shelbyville

→ 1 honey sellers

Sheridan

→ 1 honey sellers

Sherrard

→ 1 honey sellers

Skokie

→ 1 honey sellers

Somonauk

→ 2 honey sellers

Springfield

→ 1 honey sellers

St Joseph

→ 3 honey sellers

St. Charles

→ 1 honey sellers

Sterling

→ 1 honey sellers

Streator

→ 2 honey sellers

Sugar Grove

→ 1 honey sellers

Sycamore

→ 1 honey sellers

Tampico

→ 1 honey sellers

Tinley Park

→ 1 honey sellers

Union

→ 1 honey sellers

Vandalia

→ 1 honey sellers

Vernon Hills

→ 1 honey sellers

Villa Park

→ 1 honey sellers

Wadsworth

→ 1 honey sellers

Waterloo

→ 1 honey sellers

Watseka

→ 1 honey sellers

Wauconda

→ 2 honey sellers

Wayne

→ 1 honey sellers

West Brooklyn

→ 1 honey sellers

West Dundee

→ 2 honey sellers

Westmont

→ 1 honey sellers

Wheaton

→ 1 honey sellers

Wheeler

→ 1 honey sellers

Wheeling

→ 1 honey sellers

Willowbrook

→ 1 honey sellers

Wilmington

→ 1 honey sellers

Winfield

→ 1 honey sellers

Wood River

→ 1 honey sellers

Woodstock

→ 1 honey sellers

Yorkville

→
Local honey and beekeeping

About Local Honey in Illinois

Illinois's honey production reflects its position in the Corn Belt. Soybeans and clover from crop rotation provide the primary nectar sources. The state's flat topography and humid continental climate support consistent flows. The Chicago metro area has a large urban beekeeper population; downstate counties have more traditional agricultural beekeeping. Basswood along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers adds variety.

The main varietals produced are wildflower, clover, orange blossom, sourwood and Lavender. Key beekeeping regions include Chicago, Elburn, Carbondale, Champaign, Elgin and Marion. As of this directory, 230 sellers operate across 178 cities in the state.

Clover and wildflower dominate. Chicago and its suburbs have the largest number of beekeepers. The state's soybean acreage creates a significant summer flow. Goldenrod from roadsides and field edges extends the season into fall. Illinois has a mix of commercial pollination for pumpkins and specialty crops and direct-to-consumer sales.

What You'll Find in Illinois

  • Illinois has 230 honey sellers listed on Local Honey Map, including 22 beekeepers and apiaries, 66 farms with bees, and 81 stores and retailers.
  • 24 sellers in Illinois offer raw or unfiltered honey.
  • Some Illinois producers welcome farm visits. Check individual listings for visit availability and hours.
  • The cities with the most honey sellers in Illinois are Chicago (5), Elburn (5) and Carbondale (4) .
FAQ

Common Questions About Honey in Illinois

Where can I buy local honey in Illinois?
Local Honey Map lists 230 honey sellers across 178 cities in Illinois. The cities with the most listed producers are Chicago, Elburn and Carbondale. You can browse by city to find beekeepers, honey farms, and apiaries near you, each with product details, purchase channels, and customer reviews.
What types of honey are produced in Illinois?
The most common honey varietals from Illinois beekeepers are wildflower, clover and orange blossom. Honey flavor varies by region and season. A spring harvest from Chicago will taste different from a late-summer harvest from the same producer. Many Illinois sellers also offer comb honey, creamed honey, and other bee products.
How much does local honey cost in Illinois?
Local raw honey in Illinois typically costs $10 to $20 per pound, depending on the varietal, the producer, and whether you buy directly or through a retail shop. Specialty varietals and comb honey may cost more. Buying in larger quantities (quart or half-gallon jars) usually reduces the per-pound cost. Prices at farmers markets and farm stands tend to be lower than retail stores.
Can I visit a honey farm in Illinois?
Yes. Some honey farms and apiaries in Illinois welcome visitors for hive tours, honey tastings, and direct purchases. Check individual listings on Local Honey Map to see which Illinois producers offer farm visits. Calling ahead is recommended, as many small operations run by appointment.
What makes honey in Illinois unique?
Illinois's flat, fertile farmland creates honey dominated by clover, alfalfa, and soybean bloom. The state's corn and soybean agriculture supports mixed wildflower flows in field margins and conservation plantings. Urban and suburban areas around Chicago add basswood, linden, and backyard garden forage. The long growing season, from spring through fall goldenrod, allows multiple harvests. Illinois honey tends to be light and mild, reflecting the Midwest's agricultural landscape. The state's mix of rural and urban beekeeping means honey can range from pure clover to diverse suburban wildflower.

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