How to Find a Surrogate in Illinois

Finding a surrogate takes an average of 1 - 6 months when you work with American Surrogacy. Learn how to find a surrogate here.

Whether you’re in Chicago or rural Illinois, you can find a surrogate with our help.

In an average of 1 - 6 months we can help you find your perfect match, bringing you one step closer to having the family of your dreams.

You can fill out our simple form here and find a surrogate faster—our match time averages 1 - 6 months.

How to Find a Surrogate in Illinois

Our average waiting times are the fastest in the industry, at 1 - 6 months. That means that we can help you find a surrogate with little to no waiting, and you can have more time enjoying your family.

Steps to Finding a Surrogate
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Fill Out Our Simple FormClick here and take a couple of minutes to get started.

2

Browse Our Surrogates: Our surrogacy professionals will help you find surrogates that match your preferences.

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Get Matched:  When you’re ready, you can be matched with one of our available surrogates.

How Long Does it Take to Find a Surrogate in Illinois?

You can find a surrogate in Illinois in an average of 1 - 6 months. We know how excited you are to grow your family, which is why we keep wait times low. The faster you can find a surrogate the sooner you can grow your family. At other agencies, you may be on a waiting list for years. We want to protect your valuable time.

How Quickly Can I Find a Surrogate?

Michael and Viet were able to find a surrogate within days of choosing American Surrogacy. 

 Our wait times are low because we take these steps:

  • Keeping a balanced list—We don’t take on more families than we have surrogates, which can increase wait times.
  • Marketing—We go above and beyond finding the limited pool of women who are eligible and excited to become surrogates.
  • Screening—Our surrogates are screened before families contact our agency, which means you don’t have an extra wait once you match.

How Much Does it Cost to Find a Surrogate Mother in Illinois?

You can find a surrogate at complete the surrogacy process with a cost of $169,900-$179,000 at American Surrogacy.

As you invest in your future, we speed up your journey and protect you by:

  • Giving you simple cost breakdowns.
  • Marketing and screening surrogates to make your journey faster and safer. 
  • Protecting you financially with our Parent Protection Fee, which allows you to re-match without extra cost if you want to find a different surrogate.

How Do I Find a Surrogate Near Me?

We can show you Illinois surrogates and surrogates outside of Illinois who are willing to travel to you. Since all of our surrogates are open to traveling out of state, you may open yourself up to a larger pool and get a faster match when you are open to out-of-state surrogates.

Visit One of Our Offices in Illinois

Chicago

875 N Michigan Ave

 31st Floor

Chicago, IL 60610

Naperville

3333 Warrenville Rd

Suite 200

Naperville, IL 60563

View Surrogate Profiles

Next Steps After Finding a Surrogate

If You Have a Fertility Clinic or Embryos

You can get started by filling out our simple form . We can help you get the fastest matching and have your baby sooner.

If You Need Embryos or a Fertility Clinic

Get help by filling out our form, or find embryo information and fertility clinics here. Creating or finding embryos can take time, so it is best to start early and get help.

Other Things to Know About Finding a Surrogate Illinois

Surrogacy Laws in Illinois

In Illinois, surrogacy is permitted by statute in 750 ILCS 47 which outlines guidelines for surrogacy in the state. Intended parents in Illinois do not need to acquire a pre-birth order from the courts. The statute allows intended parents to obtain a birth certificate from Vital Records.

IVF Clinics in Illinois

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FAQ About Finding a Surrogate

How Do I Find a Surrogate Mother for Free?
 

For those who find a surrogate for “free”, it is more often through networking with family or friends. It’s also important to be wary of finding a cheap or free surrogate online, as this could be a scam, or the surrogate may not have been screened yet, meaning she may not be qualified.

When you work with an agency, you pay for services that help you find a surrogate in  the shortest amount of time, such as screening and marketing reach.

We can help you find a surrogate in an average of 30-90 days. Click here to get help from a surrogacy specialist now.

Can I Find a Surrogate Online?
 

You can view our available surrogacy situations here, and then fill out our simple form to get help matching.

Is it Hard to Find a Surrogate in My State?
 

With American Surrogacy, finding a surrogate in your state can be simple. You can click here and get help. Our average match time is 30-90 days.

What is the Best Place to Find a Surrogate?
 

The best place to find a surrogate is through a surrogacy agency, which can help you find a surrogate faster, and assure that your surrogate is screened and ready for the process. You can click here and get help finding a surrogacy agency now.

Can I Find a Surrogate Mother for a Gay Couple?
 

Gay couples can find a surrogate just as couples in heterosexual relationships, as there are many surrogates who are interested in helping gay couples conceive. American Surrogacy can help you find a surrogate when you fill out our form here.