CNBC 2025 · #13 of 50
Illinois
Very favourableImproved 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#15 → #13)
Overall score
85 /100
Rank #13 of 50
Best for
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Education #3
- Access to Capital #5
- Technology & Innovation #6
Areas to improve
- Economy #44
- Business Friendliness #38
Founder Lens highlight
VC-Backed — #7 of 50 · 63/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.