Illinois Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,361 active government auctions in Illinois right now, listed by 189 named IL sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in South Beloit and Springfield (78 IL cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 462 lots.
Government surplus in Illinois carries a median winning bid of $900 (typical range $70–$3,953), from 2,828 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2020 Caterpillar 299D3 XE Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Beardstown, IL · 17 bids
3,425 hrsDiesel
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Macomb, IL · 16 bids
173,907 mi4x4
1983 Caterpillar 130G MIL Motor Grader
Marion, IL · 15 bids
1,071 hrsDiesel
2012 Ford F-350 SD XL SuperCab 4WD w/ Plow
Athens, IL · 14 bids
DieselV8
2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Galesburg, IL · 13 bids
185,937 mi
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 13 bids
122,541 mi4x4Diesel
2012 Ford F-250 SD
Woodstock, IL · 12 bids
V8
2015 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck
West Chicago, IL · 12 bids
69,532 mi4x4
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 12 bids
71,241 mi4x4Diesel
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 12 bids
167,244 mi4x4Diesel
Caterpillar DP70N Forklift
Creal Springs, IL · 12 bids
11,776 hrsDiesel11,800 lb cap
Unit 15413 - 2015 Ford F-250, 4x2, Crew cab 6.2L V8, tires LT245/75R17
Blue Island, IL · 11 bids
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Official Illinois government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,361 open in Illinois right now; the list below links each official program directly.
- State Surplus Property (iBid)Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Surplus Equipment Control Division
Vehicles, computers, furniture, outdoor equipment, lost/abandoned TSA items, appliances
Auctions run on iBid (ibid.illinois.gov). Open to the public.
- IDOT Surplus Equipment SalesIllinois Department of Transportation
IDOT vehicles, self-propelled equipment (25+ hp) and attachments
Open to the public.
- Federal Surplus Property ProgramIllinois State Agency for Surplus Property, Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Donated federal surplus property for eligible public agencies, nonprofits and qualifying businesses
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public. Address: Illinois Federal Surplus Warehouse, 1924 S. 10 1/2 Street, Springfield, IL 62704.
- City of Chicago Surplus, Vehicles, AuctionsCity of Chicago Department of Procurement Services
Surplus equipment, vehicles, furniture, office and computer equipment, other goods
Auctions run on Public Surplus. Open to the public. Address: City of Chicago Surplus Auction Yard, 10101 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.
Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.
Who's Selling in Illinois Right Now
The 1,361 active Illinois lots come from 189 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- State of Illinois - 103 active listings
- Laporte Investments LLC (2) - Real Estate Remarketing, IL - 81 active listings
- Lake County Sheriff's Office - 71 active listings
- Southeastern Illinois College, IL - 69 active listings
- Lake County Housing Authority, IL - 68 active listings
- NICOR Gas - 60 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 48 active listings
- Mars NAM - 39 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 2,669 completed government auction sales in Illinois, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $3,207 | 1,364 |
| Electronics | $67 | 309 |
| Tools & industrial | $127 | 309 |
| Office furniture | $10 | 293 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,342 | 276 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $94 | 89 |
| Military surplus | $1,620 | 17 |
| Jewelry | $6 | 12 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Illinois Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Illinois government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,510 | 151 |
| Ford F-250 | $4,737 | 77 |
| Trailer | $2,076 | 76 |
| Dump truck | $4,420 | 62 |
| International 7400 | $5,958 | 50 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,299 | 49 |
| Ford Taurus | $1,950 | 39 |
| Ford Police Interceptor | $3,315 | 39 |
| International Dump Truck | $4,485 | 38 |
| Ford F-350 | $3,325 | 36 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
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: 2026-10-27
Illinois Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
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 Downers Grove 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 - 491 active listings
- Purple Wave in Illinois - 270 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Illinois - 200 active listings
- Illinois iBid in Illinois - 103 active listings
- Public Surplus in Illinois - 76 active listings
- CivilView in Illinois - 71 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Illinois - 48 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Illinois - 28 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Illinois - 28 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 23 active listings in Illinois
- Bid4Assets - 11 active listings in Illinois
- GSA Auctions - 3 active listings in Illinois
- GovPlanet - 3 active listings in Illinois
- Municibid - 3 active listings in Illinois
- Apple Auctioneering - 2 active listings in Illinois
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 1 active listing 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 and Public Surplus. The official Illinois programs are State Surplus Property (iBid), Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Surplus Equipment Control Division (auctions on iBid (ibid.illinois.gov)); IDOT Surplus Equipment Sales, Illinois Department of Transportation; Federal Surplus Property Program, Illinois State Agency for Surplus Property, Illinois Department of Central Management Services (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and City of Chicago Surplus, Vehicles, Auctions, City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (auctions on Public Surplus). Right now the 1,361 open Illinois lots come from GovDeals (491), Purple Wave (270), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (200), Illinois iBid (103), 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 (462), real estate (259), equipment (171), other (146), tools (117). 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 (198), Springfield (116), Grayslake (74), Harrisburg (65), Chicago (43), with lots open in 73 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.