--- type: state_ranking name: "The 10 best tattoo shops in Illinois" state: "Illinois" abbr: "IL" shops: 10 eligible: 63 url: https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/best-tattoo-shops/ --- # The 10 best tattoo shops in Illinois 63 shops in Illinois carry at least 25 Google reviews and qualify; these are the top 10. ## How this is ranked Shops are ordered by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: (n × rating + 320 × 4.79) ÷ (n + 320), where n is the shop's Google review count, 320 is the median review count across the directory and 4.79 is the directory-wide mean rating. Only shops with at least 25 reviews qualify; ties go to the shop with more reviews. Ordering is computed at build time from two facts per shop — its Google rating and its Google review count. One listing per street address, and nobody paid for a position. ## The ranking | # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/chicago/crispy-aura-fine-line-tattoos.md) | Chicago | 5.0 | 576 | | 2 | [Sapphire Studios](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/naperville/sapphire-studios.md) | Naperville | 5.0 | 431 | | 3 | [Archer Ink Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/lockport/archer-ink-tattoo.md) | Lockport | 5.0 | 407 | | 4 | [TATTOO HOUSE](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/aurora/tattoo-house.md) | Aurora | 5.0 | 303 | | 5 | [Skinkraft Ink](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/calumet-city/skinkraft-ink.md) | Calumet City | 5.0 | 220 | | 6 | [Sweetheart Ink Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/evanston/sweetheart-ink-tattoo.md) | Evanston | 5.0 | 209 | | 7 | [Eternal Tiger Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/lake-villa/eternal-tiger-tattoo.md) | Lake Villa | 4.9 | 899 | | 8 | [Mind Crusher Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/chicago/mind-crusher-tattoo.md) | Chicago | 4.9 | 865 | | 9 | [Unbreakable Ink](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/rolling-meadows/unbreakable-ink.md) | Rolling Meadows | 4.9 | 468 | | 10 | [Klas Piercing and Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/sugar-grove/klas-piercing-and-tattoo.md) | Sugar Grove | 4.9 | 383 | ### 1. [Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/chicago/crispy-aura-fine-line-tattoos.md) - **City**: Chicago, Illinois - **Address**: 2642 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - **Website**: [www.crispyaura.com](http://www.crispyaura.com/) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 576 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Fine Line, Aftercare Products, Custom Tattoo Designs, LGBTQ+ Friendly ### 2. [Sapphire Studios](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/naperville/sapphire-studios.md) - **City**: Naperville, Illinois - **Address**: 4s100 Illinois Rte 59 #11, Naperville, IL 60563 - **Phone**: (630) 723-7845 - **Website**: [www.sapphirestudiosnaperville.com](http://www.sapphirestudiosnaperville.com/) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 431 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs, Tattoo Removal, By Appointment Only, LGBTQ+ Friendly ### 3. [Archer Ink Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/lockport/archer-ink-tattoo.md) - **City**: Lockport, Illinois - **Address**: 100 MacGregor Rd, Lockport, IL 60441 - **Phone**: (815) 909-6767 - **Website**: [archerink171.com](https://archerink171.com/) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 407 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: American Traditional, Fine Line, Black & Grey, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Cover-Up Tattoos ### 4. [TATTOO HOUSE](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/aurora/tattoo-house.md) - **City**: Aurora, Illinois - **Address**: 4450 Westbrook Dr 2nd floor, Aurora, IL 60504 - **Phone**: (773) 718-3286 - **Website**: [www.google.com/maps/reserve/appt/place/ChIJp5hNaqT5DogRKTONQ2e9lI0/mid/%2Fg%2F11w2h40d21?hl=en-US&gei=AFDbaIzDJeOjqtsP287m2AU&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?q%3Dtattoo%2Bshop%26asearch%3Drl_ist%26async%3D_fmt:pc%26tbm%3Dlcl%26tbs%3Dlf:1,lf_ui:2%26num%3D20%26start%3D0%26hl%3Den%26gl%3Dus&source=cat&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMw_WLx_-PAxXjkWoFHVunGVsQ3YkLegQIFxAN](https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/appt/place/ChIJp5hNaqT5DogRKTONQ2e9lI0/mid/%2Fg%2F11w2h40d21?hl=en-US&gei=AFDbaIzDJeOjqtsP287m2AU&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?q%3Dtattoo%2Bshop%26asearch%3Drl_ist%26async%3D_fmt:pc%26tbm%3Dlcl%26tbs%3Dlf:1,lf_ui:2%26num%3D20%26start%3D0%26hl%3Den%26gl%3Dus&source=cat&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMw_WLx_-PAxXjkWoFHVunGVsQ3YkLegQIFxAN) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 303 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Fine Line, Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs, LGBTQ+ Friendly ### 5. [Skinkraft Ink](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/calumet-city/skinkraft-ink.md) - **City**: Calumet City, Illinois - **Address**: 1507 Sibley Blvd, Calumet City, IL 60409 - **Phone**: (708) 933-6483 - **Website**: [skinkraftink.com](http://skinkraftink.com/) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 220 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Piercing Services, Cover-Up Tattoos, Custom Tattoo Designs, Online Booking ### 6. [Sweetheart Ink Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/evanston/sweetheart-ink-tattoo.md) - **City**: Evanston, Illinois - **Address**: 530 Kedzie St, Evanston, IL 60202 - **Phone**: (224) 493-0556 - **Website**: [sweetheartinktattoo.com](https://sweetheartinktattoo.com/) - **Google rating**: 5.0 from 209 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Cover-Up Tattoos, Custom Tattoo Designs, Online Booking, LGBTQ+ Friendly ### 7. [Eternal Tiger Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/lake-villa/eternal-tiger-tattoo.md) - **City**: Lake Villa, Illinois - **Address**: 18960 W Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 - **Phone**: (224) 444-8044 - **Website**: [eternaltigertattoo.com](http://eternaltigertattoo.com/) - **Google rating**: 4.9 from 899 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs ### 8. [Mind Crusher Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/chicago/mind-crusher-tattoo.md) - **City**: Chicago, Illinois - **Address**: 6705 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 - **Phone**: (562) 484-8165 - **Website**: [www.mindcrushertattoo.com](https://www.mindcrushertattoo.com/) - **Google rating**: 4.9 from 865 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Script / Lettering, Fine Line, Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services ### 9. [Unbreakable Ink](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/rolling-meadows/unbreakable-ink.md) - **City**: Rolling Meadows, Illinois - **Address**: 1500 Hicks Rd #300, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 - **Phone**: (224) 248-9110 - **Website**: [www.unbreakableinkco.com](http://www.unbreakableinkco.com/) - **Google rating**: 4.9 from 468 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Black & Grey, Custom Tattoo Designs, Guest Artists, Online Booking, By Appointment Only ### 10. [Klas Piercing and Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/sugar-grove/klas-piercing-and-tattoo.md) - **City**: Sugar Grove, Illinois - **Address**: 38 Terry Dr #5429, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 - **Phone**: (630) 962-8072 - **Website**: [klasbodyart.com](https://klasbodyart.com/) - **Google rating**: 4.9 from 383 reviews - **Reviewers mention**: Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services ## Related - [Tattoo shops in Illinois](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois.md) - [Best tattoo & piercing shops by category](https://www.localtattoos.com/best.md) --- *Source: [LocalTattoos.com](https://www.localtattoos.com/illinois/best-tattoo-shops/). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*