Illinois Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,169 active government auctions in Illinois right now, listed by 167 named IL sellers across 14 official platforms. Most of it sits in Lake Zurich and South Beloit (82 IL cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 325 lots.
Government surplus in Illinois carries a median winning bid of $775 (typical range $61–$3,650), from 3,228 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Lot #56157 2018 FORD F-150
Springfield, IL · 4 bids
1980 Caterpillar 130 Grader
Peoria, IL · 3 bids
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 38 bids
164,448 mi4x4Diesel
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 29 bids
122,541 mi4x4Diesel
2016 New Holland TS6.110 Tractor
Mount Vernon, IL · 24 bids
1,811 hrsDiesel
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Centralia, IL · 24 bids
167,244 mi4x4Diesel
Skeeter Boat with Crane
Modoc, IL · 2 bids
LOT# 62173 2023 DODGE CHARGER -REMOTE SALE- - COLLINSVILLE, IL
Springfield, IL · 11 bids
Unit 15413 - 2015 Ford F-250, 4x2, Crew cab 6.2L V8, tires LT245/75R17
Blue Island, IL · 22 bids
2010 John Deere 7230 MFWD Tractor
Mount Vernon, IL · 22 bids
Diesel
2016 Ford F-350 SD
Glen Ellyn, IL · 21 bids
V8
2016 Ford F-350 SD
Glen Ellyn, IL · 20 bids
V8
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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, 1,169 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 1,169 active Illinois lots come from 167 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 240 active listings
- State of Illinois - 87 active listings
- Lake County Sheriff's Office - 66 active listings
- Laporte Investments LLC (2) - Real Estate Remarketing, IL - 61 active listings
- Mars NAM - 39 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 31 active listings
- Freddie Mac (HomeSteps) - 29 active listings
- AT&T - BANC OF AMERICA LEASING & CAPITAL LLC - 26 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 3,050 completed government auction sales in Illinois, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $3,050 | 1,513 |
| Electronics | $72 | 382 |
| Tools & industrial | $130 | 369 |
| Office furniture | $10 | 345 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,320 | 288 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $38 | 122 |
| Military surplus | $1,575 | 17 |
| Jewelry | $9 | 14 |
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 | $3,380 | 177 |
| Ford F-250 | $5,150 | 84 |
| Trailer | $1,825 | 77 |
| Dump truck | $4,290 | 67 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,364 | 65 |
| International 7400 | $5,915 | 51 |
| Ford Taurus | $1,950 | 44 |
| John Deere | $2,475 | 40 |
| Ford Police Interceptor | $3,250 | 40 |
| International Dump Truck | $4,485 | 40 |
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: 2026-11-13
Illinois Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Medical, Sporting.
Auctions Near You in Illinois
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Lake Zurich lot and a Quincy 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 - 361 active listings
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction in Illinois - 240 active listings
- Purple Wave in Illinois - 163 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Illinois - 96 active listings
- Illinois iBid in Illinois - 87 active listings
- CivilView in Illinois - 66 active listings
- Public Surplus in Illinois - 37 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Illinois - 31 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Illinois - 29 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 18 active listings in Illinois
- GSA Auctions - 18 active listings in Illinois
- Municibid - 13 active listings in Illinois
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 6 active listings in Illinois
- Bid4Assets - 4 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 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 1,169 open Illinois lots come from GovDeals (361), Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (240), Purple Wave (163), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (96), and 10 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 (325), real estate (247), furniture (228), other (125), equipment (118). 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 Lake Zurich (241), South Beloit (94), Springfield (87), Chicago (54), Carol Stream (39), with lots open in 77 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.