Current Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding area money market rates include The Huntington National BankThe Huntington National Bank3333 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.60% High-Yield Money Market at 3.82% APY, Waterman BankWaterman Bank1747 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.95% Money Market at 3.82% APY, Republic Bank of ChicagoRepublic Bank of Chicago2720 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.71% Business Digital Money Market at 3.75% APY, Gold Coast BankGold Coast Bank1165 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.28% GCB Money Market Account at 3.67% APY, and First Merchants BankFirst Merchants Bank13323 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL 60633A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.78% Money Market Special at 3.55% APY. Money market rates as of March 29, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
To see how these money market rates in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding area compare, use our comprehensive tables below for side-by-side comparisons so you can find the best yields available. Rates in Chicago, Illinois (IL) are continually updated we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Chicago, Illinois and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: March 29, 2026
Minimum of $25,000 not currently deposited at Huntington.
Qualifying balance up to $2,499.99
Qualifying balance up to $2,499.99
Minimum deposit to open: $2,500; If balance falls below $2,500, a $25 maintenance fee will be assessed. Maximum account balance is $250,000. If balance exceeds $250,000, Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on entire balance will decrease to 3.50%. Account must be funded with money not currently on deposit with Republic Bank of Chicago within the last 180 days (i.e., new money which has not been held in a Republic Bank deposit account of any kind in the last 6 months).; Other terms and conditions may apply
With Private Client Account****
With Huntington Platinum Perks Checking***
180-Day Promo Rate | $10,000 Min. Balance
With Huntington Perks Checking**
Accounts with $100,000.00 or greater will earn 3.50% APY* during the promotion
Minimum deposit to open: $2,500; If balance falls below $2,500, a $25 maintenance fee will be assessed. Maximum account balance is $250,000. If balance exceeds $250,000, Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on entire balance will decrease to 3.50%. Account must be funded with money not currently on deposit with Republic Bank of Chicago within the last 180 days (i.e., new money which has not been held in a Republic Bank deposit account of any kind in the last 6 months).; Other terms and conditions may apply
Non-Relationship Rate
Minimum of $25,000 not currently deposited at Huntington.
$25,000 minimum to open account. $25,000 minimum to earn 3.20% APY.
$25,000 minimum to open account. $25,000 minimum to earn 3.20% APY.
$5 monthly maintenance charge waived when minimum balance requirement is met
Minimum deposit to open: $10,000; The minimum daily balance to obtain the stated APY and avoid the $30 maintenance fee is $10,000.; Other terms and conditions may apply
Minimum deposit to open: $25; No minimum daily balance to obtain stated APY; no monthly maintenance fee.; Other terms and conditions may apply.
Minimum deposit to open: $10,000; The minimum daily balance to obtain the stated APY and avoid the $30 maintenance fee is $10,000.; Other terms and conditions may apply.
$5 monthly maintenance charge waived when minimum balance requirement is met
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
New money only
Qualifying balance up to $249,999.99
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
A boosted rate for eligible Valley checking customers; No maintenance charge for average daily balances of $10,000 or more
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
Rates can change daily, Daily compounding
Compare local Chicago, IL MMA rate quotes against the statewide average
Weekly money market rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
Illinois high-yield MMA rates rose 0.368 points this week to 1.469% APY, up from 1.101% last week.
Illinois standard MMA rates fell 0.010 points this week to 1.338% APY, down from 1.348% last week.
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