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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.
At a Glance
Use this family hub for Pick 4 results across every drawing time. It is the main page for shared rules, odds, pricing, and variation-level navigation, while each linked drawing page focuses on its exact latest results.
View the latest winning numbers for each Pick 4 drawing page, with a short summary before you click through.
Evening
May 2, 2026
Illinois Pick 4 Evening results for May 2, 2026: 0-8-2-1 with Fireball 3. Top Prize $5K.
Midday
May 3, 2026
Illinois Pick 4 Midday results for May 3, 2026: 7-7-7-7 with Fireball 6. Top Prize $5K.
How to Play
Step-by-step instructions for playing Illinois Pick 4, with the shared rules and purchase basics that apply across every drawing variation.
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.
Pricing
Base ticket cost and optional add-ons for Illinois Pick 4, using the shared pricing rules that apply across linked drawing pages.
Base Ticket
$1 per play
Drawing Schedule
Official drawing times for every Illinois Pick 4 variation, so users can compare midday, evening, and other draw windows from one hub.
| Game | 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
Prize tiers and winning odds for Illinois Pick 4, with the shared payout structure that applies across the game family.
| Tier | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Straight (4-digit exact order) | 5000 | 1:10,000 |
| Tier 2 | 4-way Box (pattern AAAB / 4 permutations) | 1250 | 1:2,500 |
| Tier 3 | 6-way Box (pattern AABB / 6 permutations) | 833 | 1:1,666.7 |
| Tier 4 | 12-way Box (pattern AABC / 12 permutations) | 417 | 1:833.3 |
| Tier 5 | 24-way Box (all digits different / 24 permutations) | 208 | 1:416.7 |
| Tier 6 | Straight/Box combinations (prize varies based on split between straight and box) | varies | varies |
| Tier 7 | Fireball - Straight (use Fireball to form a straight win; Fireball is an add-on) | 2500 | approx 1:2,500 |
| Tier 8 | Fireball - 4-way Box | 625 | approx 1:625 |
| Tier 9 | Fireball - 6-way Box | 417 | approx 1:416.7 |
| Tier 10 | Fireball - 12-way Box | 208 | approx 1:208.3 |
| Tier 11 | Fireball - 24-way Box | 104 | approx 1:104.2 |
Understanding odds: Lower "1 in X" numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined Analysis
Get aggregated frequency analysis across all Pick 4 drawing times. See comprehensive statistics combining data from all daily drawings.
0-9 range • Across 2 times
Common questions about playing Pick 4 in Illinois
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
Keep this page focused on the full Pick 4 game entity, then move into the route that matches the next task you want to complete.
Open the drawing archive after checking the latest numbers on each linked variant page.
See where this game fits into the full state draw schedule.
Check the numbers on your ticket against the latest or a past drawing for this game family.
Review hot, cold, and overdue trends on the canonical family analysis page.
Browse ready-to-play quick-pick sets without duplicating the game guide here.
Open the prediction route for the same game family after reviewing the official guide.
Check whether the online-play route exists for this game family in the same state.
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