Best car insurance in Rockford, IL (2024)

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Rockford drivers pay an average of $1,422 per year for full coverage car insurance. Rockford’s car insurance rates are close to the Illinois state average of $1,403 per year, but car insurance costs can vary from driver to driver and company to company.

Ready to shop car insurance?

The best way to find great rates on car insurance is by comparing options before you buy. Policygenius can help you see quotes from top companies and find coverage that meets your needs.

Key Takeaways

  • FAIA has the cheapest average full coverage car insurance in Rockford at $684 per year.

  • Drivers with a low credit score often pay more than double for car insurance than drivers with a high score.

  • In addition to liability coverage, Illinois requires drivers to have uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage of $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident.

Methodology & why you can trust our rates

Policygenius has analyzed car insurance rates provided by Quadrant Information Services for every ZIP code in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For full coverage policies, the following coverage limits were used:

  • Bodily injury liability: 50/100

  • Property damage liability: $50,000

  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist: 50/100

  • Comprehensive: $500 deductible

  • Collision: $500 deductible

In some cases, additional coverages were added where required by state or insurer.

Rates for overall average rate, rates by ZIP code, and cheapest companies determined using averages for single drivers ages 30, 35, and 45. Our sample vehicle was a 2017 Toyota Camry LE driven 10,000 miles/year.

Rates for driving violations and “Poor” credit determined using average rates for a single male 30-year-old driver with a credit score under 578.

Some carriers may be represented by affiliates or subsidiaries. Rates provided are a sample of costs. Your actual quotes may differ.

Cheapest car insurance companies in Rockford, IL

Car insurance companies basically all use the same information to calculate car insurance rates. They all look at key factors like your age, location, and driving record — but each company applies that information differently, which is why some offer cheaper rates than others.

Company

Average cost

JD Power Rating

FAIA

$684

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COUNTRY Financial

$846

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GEICO

$942

874

Auto-Owners Insurance

$979

865

State Farm

$1,026

882

Cheapest car insurance rates by ZIP code in Rockford, IL

Where you live is one of the most important factors in how much you pay for car insurance. Insurance companies use local statistics like the number of stolen vehicles, acts of vandalism, even access to secure parking in a specific neighborhood to set rates.

ZIP code

Average cost

61102

$1,325

61114

$1,327

61107

$1,332

61112

$1,339

61101

$1,347

61103

$1,350

61108

$1,369

61104

$1,369

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Choosing the right car insurance company in Rockford, IL

You want to be sure your insurer will be there when you need them most. That’s why it’s important to consider not just low rates, but also customer service and claims satisfaction ratings, perks like included roadside assistance or accident forgiveness, even whether or not the company you choose has a mobile app for easy claims filing. 

Policygenius can help you see quotes from top companies and find affordable protection that meets your needs.

Car insurance rates for drivers with driving violations in Rockford, IL

A single speeding can increase your rates by $200 or more with some companies. More serious violations, like a DUI or a hit-and-run accident, can have an even bigger impact on your rates. The table below shows the average rates for drivers with a DUI conviction or other moving violations on their driving record.

Violation

FAIA

COUNTRY Financial

GEICO

Auto-Owners Insurance

State Farm

At-fault accident

$948

$1,371

$1,651

$1,267

$1,223

DUI

$1,522

$1,441

$2,162

$1,903

$1,126

Suspended license

$1,207

$1,441

$2,617

$1,903

$1,126

Open container

$1,522

$1,220

$2,162

$1,903

$1,126

Expired registration

$888

$1,220

$1,055

$990

$1,126

Driving without lights

$708

$1,220

$1,208

$990

$1,126

Running a red light

$888

$1,220

$1,208

$990

$1,126

Following too closely

$888

$1,220

$1,208

$990

$1,126

Hit and run

$1,207

$1,441

$2,162

$1,903

$1,126

Not-at-fault accident

$708

$916

$1,255

$990

$1,042

Passing a school bus

$888

$1,220

$1,208

$1,100

$1,126

Reckless driving

$1,522

$1,441

$2,162

$1,903

$1,126

Speeding

$888

$1,441

$1,966

$1,282

$1,126

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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI in Rockford, IL

Company

Rates for drivers with DUIs

State Farm

$1,126

COUNTRY Financial

$1,441

FAIA

$1,522

Auto-Owners Insurance

$1,903

GEICO

$2,162

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket in Rockford, IL

Company

Rates for drivers with speeding tickets

FAIA

$888

State Farm

$1,126

Auto-Owners Insurance

$1,282

COUNTRY Financial

$1,441

GEICO

$1,966

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with bad credit in Rockford, IL

A bad credit score is bad news if you’re looking for cheap car insurance. Insurance companies use your credit score to set the rates you pay, and a low score means higher rates. That’s why it’s all the more important for drivers with poor credit to shop around before buying a policy.

Company

Rates for drivers with bad credit

FAIA

$1,335

COUNTRY Financial

$1,396

Travelers

$1,743

Nationwide

$1,767

GEICO

$1,873

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Buying car insurance in Rockford, IL

Illinois state law requires drivers to meet the following minimum liability insurance requirements:

  • Bodily Injury Liability Coverage per person: $25,000

  • Bodily Injury Liability Coverage per accident: $50,000 

  • Property Damage Liability Coverage: $20,000

  • Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident

  • Motor vehicle owners and lessees are required by law to maintain continuous Illinois liability insurance coverage on vehicles with active registrations.

Illinois is a fault state when it comes to car accidents. This means that the insurance company of the driver responsible for an accident will pay for the other party’s medical bills or repair costs. 

High-risk drivers who can’t find coverage because of their driving record or credit score can get insurance through the Illinois Automobile Insurance Plan.

How to get cheap car insurance in Rockford, IL

Car insurance is mandatory if you want to drive legally in Rockford. But many companies offer discounts that can make coverage more affordable, including: 

  • Safe-driver discount: For drivers without any accident claims during a specified timeframe

  • Low-mileage discount: For drivers who commute less than 7,500 miles annually

  • Military discount: A discount for active-duty military and their families

  • Bundling discount: Savings for combining multiple policies (like auto and home) with the same company.

Be sure to ask your insurance company about what other discounts may apply to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is car insurance mandatory in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois state law requires vehicle owners to have at least 25/50/20 levels of liability insurance (along with uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage) for any vehicle registered in the state. If you drive without at least the minimum level of car insurance in Illinois, you could face a fine of $500 or more.

Who has the cheapest car insurance in Rockford?

FAIA Insurance has the cheapest average rates in Rockford, at $684 per year for full coverage car insurance.

How much is car insurance per month in Illinois?

Drivers in Illinois pay an average of $1,332 per year for car insurance, which breaks down to $111 per month.

How much auto insurance do I need in Illinois?

The state of Illinois requires drivers to have a minimum of 25/50/20 in liability coverage, which is $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage and $20,000 in property damage liability coverage. Drivers are also required to have $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury uninsured motorist coverage.

Authors

Gianetta Palmer is a contributing writer at Policygenius, where she covers life insurance, home insurance, and auto insurance. Her writing has also appeared in TIME, Readers Digest, Healthline, and elsewhere.

Rachael Brennan is a senior editor and a licensed auto insurance expert at Policygenius. Her work has also been featured in MoneyGeek, Clearsurance, Adweek, Boston Globe, The Ladders, and AutoInsurance.com.

Editor

Anna Swartz is a senior managing editor who specializes in home, auto, renters, and disability insurance at Policygenius. Previously, she was a senior staff writer at Mic and a writer at The Dodo. Her work has also appeared in Salon, HuffPost, MSN, AOL, and Heeb.

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