Illinois Lotto Payout Chart: What Your Numbers Win
Every Illinois Lotto prize tier. Rather not read a table? Scan your ticket and WonYet figures out your prize for you.
Prize amounts reviewed 2026-07-23.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 of 6 numbers | Jackpot |
| 5 of 6 numbers | ≈ $2,000* |
| 4 of 6 numbers | ≈ $50* |
| 3 of 6 numbers | $5 |
| 2 of 6 numbers | $1 |
* Pari-mutuel prize — the amount varies with each drawing’s sales and winner count; figures shown are recent typical values.
How Illinois Lotto prizes work
Some Illinois Lotto prizes are pari-mutuel: the amount depends on ticket sales and how many tickets win that tier, so the figures shown are typical estimates and the real payout can vary. For example, matching 2 of 6 numbers pays $1.
How many numbers do you need to win Illinois Lotto?
The smallest Illinois Lotto prize is for matching 2 of 6 numbers, which wins $1. Yes — matching 2 numbers on Illinois Lotto wins $1.
Quick answers
What do 3 numbers pay on Illinois Lotto?
Matching 3 numbers (without the bonus) pays $5 on Illinois Lotto.
Does the Illinois Lotto multiplier apply to the jackpot?
Illinois Lotto has no multiplier; prizes are as listed in the payout chart.
Do I have to match the numbers in order?
No. Illinois Lotto prizes depend only on how many of your numbers appear among the winning numbers, in any order.
How do I check what my ticket actually won?
Scan it with WonYet — the app reads your numbers, applies this exact prize table, and tells you the amount. It checks your numbers against the official results.
What days is Illinois Lotto drawn?
Illinois Lotto is drawn on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Exact draw and sales cut-off times for your timezone are on the drawing schedule.
How long do I have to claim an Illinois Lotto prize?
Winning Illinois Lotto tickets must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing date printed on the ticket. See how to claim lottery winnings.
Do you win anything with 2 numbers on Illinois Lotto?
Yes — matching 2 numbers on Illinois Lotto wins $1.
What is the smallest Illinois Lotto prize?
The smallest Illinois Lotto prize is for matching 2 of 6 numbers, which wins $1.
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