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#1 Custom Neon Signs in Chicago
Custom neon sign in Chicago: LED neon signs made to order, delivered in 7 to 10 days
Helioneon makes your custom neon sign for Chicago and ships it free in 7 to 10 days, ready to hang: an LED neon sign for a storefront, a logo behind the taps of a taproom or a cocktail bar, a phrase above the counter of a cafe. Free 3D mockup within 24 hours, 3-year warranty, 100,000-hour lifespan.
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Why choose Helioneon in Chicago
Free 3D mockup, delivery in 7 to 10 days and a 3-year warranty for your taproom, restaurant or cafe.
Delivered in 7 to 10 days
From order to your door in under two weeks. Free tracked shipping everywhere in the United States.
Free 3D mockup
See your neon in your space with a free photorealistic 3D mockup before production. Unlimited revisions until it is exactly right.
3-year warranty
Full parts and labor coverage. If a part ever fails, we ship you a replacement within 10 days, free of charge.
100% custom made
Text, logo, shape, color: everything is customizable. Your neon is a one-of-a-kind piece created for your space.
3-minute installation
Low-voltage 12V, silent, no heat. Complete mounting kit included. Up on your wall in 3 minutes flat.
How it works
Your Chicago neon in 4 steps
From idea to delivery, we handle everything for you.
- 01
Design
Pick your text, font, color and size in our online design tool.
- 02
Preview
Receive your free 3D mockup and see exactly how it will look in your space.
- 03
Receive
Your neon is made to order and delivered to your door in 7 to 10 days.
- 04
Install
Mounting kit included. Hang it, plug it in, and enjoy the glow in 3 minutes.
- 500+Neon signs created
- 500+Businesses equipped
- 100,000hLED lifespan
- 3 yearsFull warranty
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Our team gets back to you with a tailored proposal for your project.
Custom neon signs in Chicago: made-to-order LED signs for Wicker Park, Logan Square and Fulton Market
Chicago drinks, eats and gathers indoors for a good part of the year, and its interiors show it: exposed-brick taprooms in Logan Square, dive bars and cocktail rooms along Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, chef-driven restaurants packed into the old meatpacking blocks of Fulton Market. When winter pushes life inside, warm light becomes part of the menu. Helioneon builds custom LED neon signs for this scene, with free tracked delivery in 7 to 10 days across Chicagoland.
Neon and exposed brick, a pairing that always works
Chicago's building stock is masonry at heart: brick storefronts, converted warehouses, timber-loft ceilings. A glowing tube against raw brick is one of the most photographed looks in hospitality, and our cut-to-shape acrylic backing keeps the fixing points minimal, four screws into mortar or brick with the masonry-capable hardware included in the kit. Warm white for old-school taverns, bold color for taprooms: the free 3D mockup shows both before you commit.
Breweries, corner bars, cafes and music rooms: who we equip in Chicago
Our signs are designed for the city's independent operators: craft breweries and taprooms from Logan Square to Pilsen, coffee roasters in Ukrainian Village, Italian beef and hot dog stands that want their counter to glow, cocktail bars in the West Loop, small music venues and studios in Avondale. A logo behind the taps, a phrase above the espresso machine, a glowing arrow to the back room: every piece is drawn from scratch and approved on a 3D mockup.
- Free photorealistic 3D mockup within 24 hours
- Free tracked delivery in 7 to 10 days
- 3-year warranty , replacement part shipped within 10 days
- 3-minute installation, low-voltage 12V, drywall anchor kit included
Neon signs in Chicago: LED neon, lightbox or channel letters?
Looking for neon signs in Chicago for a taproom, a restaurant or a storefront? Helioneon makes custom neon signs for businesses: your name, logo or icon in 1/4 in (6 mm) silicone LED tube on a clear acrylic backing, shipped ready to hang in 7 to 10 days with a mounting kit and a 12V transformer. We don't build lightboxes or channel letters, and we don't install on site: indoors, the sign plugs into a standard outlet, no electrician needed. You approve a free 3D mockup within 24 hours before anything is made.
Compared with glass neon, a custom neon sign in LED uses up to 80% less energy, lasts 100,000 hours and stays cool to the touch at low voltage. Before you mount one on a storefront, check the rules: many on-premise signs need a permit from the city's Department of Buildings, a business can apply on its own, and a sign put up before its permit is issued is subject to citation (Department of Buildings sign permit page).
Delivery area around Chicago
We ship free across Chicagoland, from the Loop and the North and South Sides to Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Skokie, Naperville, Schaumburg and Aurora, in 7 to 10 days after you approve the mockup. The North Shore and Northwest Indiana get the same lead time, and your free 3D mockup arrives within 24 hours, whatever your ZIP code. Each parcel ships tracked and insured, in a reinforced box.
Ready to light up your Wicker Park bar, your Logan Square taproom or your Fulton Market dining room?
Free 3D mockup within 24h. No commitment. Free tracked delivery in 7 to 10 days.
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Your questions about custom neon signs in Chicago
How much does a custom neon sign cost delivered in Chicago?
From $265 for a short word in the compact 12 in (30 cm) format. For a back-bar or window piece, count on $265 to $285; larger logo walls for a restaurant or a brewery taproom run $400 to $800. Every price includes the free 3D mockup, the 12V transformer, the full mounting kit and free tracked delivery.
How long does delivery take, even in the middle of winter?
7 to 10 days from approval of your 3D mockup, a window that already includes production and transit. The parcel is tracked, insured and packed to handle cold-weather shipping, so a January delivery to Logan Square arrives as safely as a June one. If your building uses alley loading or a package room, the carrier treats it like any standard insured parcel.
Do you make signs for breweries and taprooms?
Yes, the city's craft beer scene is a natural fit. A hop cone icon beside the tap list, the brewery wordmark in bold color on brick, a glowing beer style menu header: typical taproom formats run 31 to 47 in (80 cm to 1.2 m), at $265 to $600. The tube stays cold, so it can sit close to shelves and glassware.
Can a neon handle the crowds and bumps of Milwaukee Avenue nightlife?
Yes, within reason. The LED tube is flexible silicone on a rigid acrylic panel, so it shrugs off vibration from a packed bar or a band next door far better than fragile glass neon. Mount it above shoulder height in high-traffic corridors and it will outlast the lease. If a part ever fails, the 3-year warranty covers a replacement, shipped within 10 days.
Can you engrave Polish, Spanish or other language text?
Absolutely. Chicago's neighborhoods carry deep Polish and Mexican roots, and we regularly trace special characters: ł, ó and ż for a Polish deli near Avondale, accented Spanish and ñ for a Pilsen taqueria, Greek for a diner sign. Every design is a custom line drawing, so any alphabet costs the same as English, starting at $265 for a short word.
Will a neon survive a Chicago winter in my storefront window?
Indoors, easily: a heated storefront stays well within the tolerances of the silicone tube and the 12V transformer, even when the sidewalk outside is below zero. For an exterior sign facing lake-effect cold and wind-driven snow, choose the IP65 outdoor version, sealed and tested down to -13°F (-25°C). The 3-year warranty covers the sign either way.
How do I install a neon on brick or in a Chicago two-flat?
The kit covers the city's two typical walls. For exposed brick or masonry, use the included screws in mortar joints with a 6 mm (1/4 in) drill bit. For drywall in a renovated two-flat or office, the drywall anchors match the pre-drilled holes in the acrylic panel. Low-voltage 12V, standard outlet, and the sign hangs in 3 minutes. Adhesive strips are included for no-drill leases.
Do you make neon signs for businesses in Chicago?
Yes. We make custom neon signs for local businesses: your name, logo or icon in LED neon, made to order and delivered in 7 to 10 days with a mounting kit and a 12V transformer. We don't install on site, and the sign goes up in minutes. For a wall exposed to the weather, choose the IP65 outdoor version, and get your sign permit from the Department of Buildings before it goes up on a storefront.