How many junkyards are in Illinois?

We list 251 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Illinois, in 141 cities. Chicago has the most, with 56.

Who buys junk cars in Illinois?

195 of the listings in Illinois are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Illinois?

Illinois law has no exception based on vehicle age. See our Illinois title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.

Junkyards in Illinois

251 yards and junk car buyers in 141 cities. Selling a car? Get an offer from a buyer near you.

Junkyards: 145
Auto recyclers: 19
Buyers & tow: 50
Scrap & recycling: 37

Junk Cars Nation lists 251 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Illinois across 141 cities, the 8th-most of the 50 states and DC. Of those, 145 junkyards, 37 scrap and recycling yards, 27 towing and pickup services, 19 auto recyclers and parts yards, 18 junk car buyers and 5 junk removal haulers (listings checked September 2026). Selling a car? Get an offer in Illinois.

Cities with the most yards

Every city in Illinois

Selling a junk car in Illinois

The seller fills in and signs the 'Assignment of Title' section on the Illinois title and dates it when the sale is final.

Get an offer in Illinois Title & DMV rules

Questions people ask

How many junkyards are in Illinois?: We list 251 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Illinois, in 141 cities. Chicago has the most, with 56.
Who buys junk cars in Illinois?: 195 of the listings in Illinois are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Illinois?: Illinois law has no exception based on vehicle age. See our Illinois title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.