Is kratom legal in Illinois?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Illinois (720 ILCS 642/5). Minimum age: 18.
21+ only. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use, and nothing here is medical advice. This is a summary of the law, not legal advice; local rules can be stricter.
Kratom law in Illinois
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | 720 ILCS 642/5 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
Illinois and its neighbours
Kratom's legal status in every state; select one to compare.
- Legal, no state law (7)
- Legal, regulated (21)
- 7-OH restricted (4)
- Banned (7)
- Being confirmed (12)
Buying online in Illinois
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to Illinois
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to Illinois
Partner retailers: we have a business relationship with these retailers, and they're listed only where they say they ship.
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Illinois?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Illinois, under 720 ILCS 642/5.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in Illinois?
18, per 720 ILCS 642/5.
Is 7-OH legal in Illinois?
We found no Illinois-specific 7-OH limit. Federally, the DEA has proposed temporarily scheduling 7-OH above 0.050% of dry weight or 1.00 mg per item; no final order had been published when we checked.
Can you buy kratom online in Illinois?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list Illinois as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.