Illinois residents pay sales tax on where they register the vehicle, not where the vehicle is purchased.
Illinois tax rate:
City of Chicago 9.50%
Suburban Cook County 8.00%
Outside of Chicago & Cook County 7.25%
New Vehicle County Flat Fee $ 15.00 cars & suvs
New Ram County Flat Fee $ 22.50
Plate Fees
New Plate & Transfer of TItle $ 219.00
Transfer of Plates & Title $ 145.00
Documentation Fee $ 161.35