Military installations in Illinois are important economic and community anchors, employing thousands of military and civilian personnel and contributing significantly to the state's economy through payroll, contracts, and support services for military families.
Military Base locations are available in 3 cities across Illinois. They are spread across 3 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Rantoul, Scott AFB, North Chicago, which are home to major military installations that form the backbone of the defense presence in the state.
Military families relocating to Illinois should contact the gaining installation's Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) office well before their PCS move date to arrange on-post housing, school liaison services, and employment assistance for military spouses.
Great Lakes Naval Station
Chanute Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base
Military families in Illinois can access installation services and community resources through Military OneSource at militaryonesource.mil, which provides comprehensive information about each installation including school listings, childcare, and spouse employment programs available on and near the base.
Browse Military Base by county across Illinois to find the nearest location.