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Travel Nurse Stipend in West Chicago, IL

Up to $1,421 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).

Lodging

$123/night

Meals & incidentals

$80/day

Max per week

$1,421

Max per month

$6,158

West Chicago (DuPage County) has a GSA lodging rate of $123 a night and a meals rate of $80 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,421 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.

Typical rent in West Chicago is about $2,105 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($3,690/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.

Highest-paying travel jobs in West Chicago

Certified Nurse Aide in West Chicago, IL

Vivian Health · West Chicago, IL · 13 wks · day

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care in West Chicago, IL

Vivian Health · West Chicago, IL · 13 wks · day

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care in West Chicago, IL

Vivian Health · West Chicago, IL · 13 wks · day

Nursing Assistant in West Chicago, IL

Vivian Health · West Chicago, IL · 13 wks · day

All 4 travel nurse jobs in West Chicago →

Source: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.