How Much Does Dry Cleaning Cost?
Typical dry cleaning rates vary by garment, service level, location, and turnaround time, so compare itemized quotes before choosing a cleaner.
Typical prices by job
| Job | What it involves | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Dress shirt | Cleaned and pressed | $5 - $12 |
| Pants or skirt | Cleaned and pressed | $8 - $18 |
| Suit | Jacket and trousers | $18 - $40 |
| Wedding gown | Specialty cleaning and packaging | $150 - $500 |
Ranges are typical, not quotes - the price for your job depends on scope and location, so always confirm with the provider.
What affects the price
Garment type, fabric, construction, and stains have the biggest effect on price. Silk, suede, leather, beading, embroidery, and delicate linings often require specialty handling, while ordinary shirts and trousers are usually less expensive.
Location and turnaround also matter. Cleaners in dense urban areas may charge more than suburban shops, and same-day service, repairs, pressing, alterations, pickup, delivery, or stain treatment can add separate fees.
How to pay less
Ask for an itemized price before leaving clothing, especially for specialty fabrics or large orders. Regular-customer plans, bundled shirt services, and store pickup can cost less than one-off rush service, but confirm what is included.
Check stain-treatment and alteration charges in advance, and compare two or three cleaners using the same list of garments. A recognized provider on Reedleys has verified identity and a traceable track record, which matters more as the job price grows.
Cost questions
Many ordinary orders are paid when collected, but specialty work such as bridal gown cleaning, restoration, or preservation may require a deposit or payment upfront.
Cleaners may use different inspection standards, equipment, labor, stain-treatment methods, and packaging. The quoted service may also include pressing, repairs, or preservation that another shop prices separately.
Yes. Rush service, difficult stains, delicate materials, oversized items, pickup and delivery, repairs, and re-cleaning may be billed separately. Ask what happens if the cleaner finds a problem after inspection.
Recognized Dry Cleaning businesses
Chicago laundromat offering self-service, drop-off, and pickup laundry options.
Chicago laundry service offering dry cleaning, alterations, and wash-and-fold care.
Chicago laundry and dry cleaning business offering garment care, commercial laundry, and related cleaning services.
Chicago dry cleaner offering laundry, alterations, tailoring, repairs, and wedding garment services.
Chicago commercial cleaning company offering janitorial and specialized workplace cleaning services.
Dry cleaning and laundry services in Chicago's Mt. Greenwood neighborhood.
Chicago residential laundry service offering pickup, washing, drying, folding, and delivery.
Chicago tailor offering bespoke clothing, bridal gown alterations, and garment fitting services.
Chicago dry cleaning business offering garment cleaning services.
Dry cleaning and shirt laundering with free pickup and delivery in Chestnut Hill.