Illinois Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,370 active government auctions in Illinois right now, listed by 220 named IL sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in South Beloit and Springfield (83 IL cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 506 lots.
Government surplus in Illinois carries a median winning bid of $1,020 (typical range $100–$4,176), from 2,397 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Bedford Park, IL · 5 bids
226,160 mi
2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 4D SUV 4WD - Police
South Beloit, IL · 4 bids
111,536 miV6
1993 Ford F700 FMC Landoll TM1800 Aircraft De-icer
Romeoville, IL · 4 bids
Diesel6 cyl
2019 Dodge Charger AWD 5.7L HEMI
Arlington Heights, IL · 37 bids
77,357 miV8
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
Mendota, IL · 16 bids
139,474 mi4x4
2009 Vermeer BC1500 Wood Chipper
Aurora, IL · 28 bids
3,605 hrsDiesel
1998 JCB 214S Series 3 Backhoe
Hardin, IL · 27 bids
Diesel4x4
2019 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 4Door AWD SUV
Galena, IL · 25 bids
102,304 miV6
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Ext. Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Winchester, IL · 23 bids
157,339 mi4x4
2016 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Mason City, IL · 22 bids
122,297 mi4x4
2018 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Mason City, IL · 21 bids
100,508 mi4x4
John Deere 5100M MFWD Tractor
Hardin, IL · 20 bids
862 hrsDiesel
Who's Selling in Illinois Right Now
The 1,370 active Illinois lots come from 220 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- State of Illinois - 107 active listings
- Lake County Sheriff's Office - 80 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 72 active listings
- Laporte Investments LLC (2) - Real Estate Remarketing, IL - 64 active listings
- NICOR Gas - 63 active listings
- Winfield Fire Protection District, IL - 44 active listings
- Mars NAM - 39 active listings
- Freddie Mac (HomeSteps) - 36 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
Whether you're searching for Illinois gov auctions, State of Illinois surplus, Illinois state auctions, or government auto auctions in Illinois, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and IL state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Illinois? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-07
Illinois Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Medical.
Auctions Near You in Illinois
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a South Beloit lot and a Macomb lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Illinois Auctions
Where Illinois Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Illinois is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Illinois - 459 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Illinois - 278 active listings
- Purple Wave in Illinois - 198 active listings
- Illinois iBid in Illinois - 107 active listings
- CivilView in Illinois - 80 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Illinois - 72 active listings
- Public Surplus in Illinois - 37 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Illinois - 36 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Illinois - 35 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 24 active listings in Illinois
- GSA Auctions - 17 active listings in Illinois
- Bid4Assets - 12 active listings in Illinois
- Municibid - 6 active listings in Illinois
- Apple Auctioneering - 4 active listings in Illinois
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 3 active listings in Illinois
- GovPlanet - 2 active listings in Illinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Illinois?
- Government surplus auctions in Illinois are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Illinois's own surplus platform. Right now the 1,370 open Illinois lots come from GovDeals (459), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (278), Purple Wave (198), Illinois iBid (107), and 12 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in Illinois?
- Government auctions in Illinois offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in IL. The open Illinois lots break down as vehicles (506), real estate (286), tools (145), equipment (145), other (140). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Illinois have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Illinois pickup locations right now are South Beloit (266), Springfield (113), Winfield (44), Carol Stream (41), Chicago (37), with lots open in 78 more IL cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Illinois legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in Illinois open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Illinois are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.