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Use this page as the main Pick 4 hub for Illinois. It combines all drawing times in one place and owns the shared rules, odds, prize details, and schedule context before you jump into a specific drawing page.
Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Pick 4 drawing time. Tap a drawing to open its full results, history, and prize details.
How to play
Playing Illinois Pick 4 takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff. These rules apply to every Illinois Pick 4 drawing time.
Pick four numbers from 0 to 9 or mark Quick Pick.
Choose a wager amount: $0.50 to $5.
Select a play type: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo.
Add FIREBALL (optional).
Choose midday or evening draw, or both.
Select consecutive days to play your numbers.
Check if you've won.
Key Tip
Use Pick 4 Number Generator for fast random picks for Illinois Pick 4.
Pricing
Here is the base ticket price for Illinois Pick 4 plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every Illinois Pick 4 drawing.
Base Ticket
$1 per play
Drawing schedule
Illinois Pick 4 draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every Illinois Pick 4 draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT | 9:22 PM CT |
| Midday | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT | 12:40 PM CT |
All times shown in CT timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
Illinois Pick 4 pays out across 11 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 42.56. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Pick 4 drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Common questions about playing Pick 4 in Illinois — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
Illinois Pick 4 offers multiple ways to play. Pick four digits from 0 to 9, then choose your play type. Straight means exact order, harder but pays more. Box matches in any order with better odds. Combo covers all possible orders for maximum coverage. Wagers start at $0.50 and go up to $1.00. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 21:22:00 CT, so you'll see results fast.
Visit any authorized Illinois Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Pick 4, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 21:15:00 CT on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
Illinois offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official Illinois Lottery Official App or Illinois Lottery website to see if Pick 4 is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in Illinois, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.
Illinois Pick 4 is flexible, you choose how much to wager. Bets range from $0.50 to $1.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize. A $1 Straight play might win $500, but a $5 wager on the same numbers wins $2,500. Different play types have different payouts at each wager level. You can mix wager amounts and play types on the same ticket. There's no minimum purchase beyond one play.
Illinois Pick 4 has 2 drawings every day: Illinois Pick 4 Midday draws at 12:40:00 CT with sales closing at 12:35:00 CT. Illinois Pick 4 Evening draws at 21:22:00 CT with sales closing at 21:15:00 CT. You can buy tickets for the next drawing up until the cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
Odds in Pick 4 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 10,000, while Box play (any order) offers better odds depending on your number combination. Want better odds? Choose Box or Front/Back Pair. Want bigger prizes? Go with Straight or Combo. The beauty of Pick 4 is you control the risk-reward balance.
Pick 4 has 4 main play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Pair. Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 10,000. Box matches any order, 1-2-3 wins as 3-2-1, 2-1-3, etc. Better odds, smaller prize. Combo plays every possible order as separate Straight bets for maximum coverage, higher cost. You can mix multiple play types on one ticket. Many players do a small Box wager plus a larger Straight bet on their favorite number.
Pick 4 is exclusive to Illinois. You'll need to be physically present in Illinois to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all Illinois lottery games to see what's available.
Next steps
Browse the related pages when you want the game list, draw schedule, jackpots, or results for this state.
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Rules, prize structures, and game-by-game details.
Hot and cold numbers, frequency trends, and draw history.
Data-backed number suggestions for each supported game.
Drawing schedules, cutoff timing, and next draws.
Daily random number sets for supported games.
Winning number archives by game and date.
Current jackpots, top prizes, and biggest active amounts.
Estimate federal and state tax impact before claiming a prize.
Related games
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