Best Private Investigators near Waukegan, IL

3 of these agencies are based in Waukegan; the others serve Waukegan from towns including Evanston (24 mi), Kenosha, WI (15 mi) and Arlington Heights (20 mi).

7 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 9 show a license

Data verified October 18, 2026

R7 Investigations

R7 Investigations

BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
1519 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL
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A-1 Detective Agency

A-1 Detective Agency

(21)
  • Communication
  • Information
  • Invoice
“Within three minutes (no joke) of having all the documents and information, Darryl sent me a message stating he had an appointment set up to serve the paperwork the next day.”
In Business Since 2018
33 N County St Ste 507, Waukegan, IL
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Interfacts

Interfacts

(3)
“Prior to using Inter-Facts, other firms I worked with could provide some information, but weren't as professional.”
In Business Since 2009
325 Washington St #204, Waukegan, IL
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Scoutlogic Pre-Employment Background Screening

Scoutlogic Pre-Employment Background Screening

(15)
  • Questions
  • Responsive
  • Background Check
“Scout Logic has truly been great to work with, we had started working with a new client and we needed background checks immediately and once I spoke with Chip we were up & running in no time.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2016
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Waukegan Area
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3 Kings Private Security

3 Kings Private Security

(8)
  • Vehicle
“Had what seemed to me small issue no Heat, but 3kings ~ Excellent~ All happened few days ago but while riding as passenger from heat to no Heat~ He went to auto place of purchase couldn't get in and after a few calls.”
Emergency Services
30+ Years Experience
Locally Owned & Operated
5701 75th St, Kenosha, WI
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Firefly Investigations

Firefly Investigations

(1)
“I'm more than happy with the results I received and to be honest it was 100% more than anticipated!”
In Business Since 2021
4623 75th St #4286, Kenosha, WI
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The 24 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Waukegan, IL. What each one states about its license, its specialties and the areas it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Waukegan, IL

20 of the 24 agencies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 318 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The services the agencies on this page list most often on their websites are surveillance (5), background investigations (3), criminal investigations (3), insurance investigation (3) and assets locating (2). 9 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the agencies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 7 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the agencies on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.

Why are investigation agencies outside Waukegan shown here?

3 of the 24 agencies have an address in Waukegan. The others come from other towns. Investigators travel to the subject, so an office one county over is rarely the issue. State licensing is the thing to check.

H Brown Investigations

H Brown Investigations

(1)
“Harry brown is the most effective investigator i have ever dealt with in all the years of my criminal law practice.”
In Business Since 1998
Serving Waukegan Area
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The All-Investigations Group

The All-Investigations Group

(1)
“If you are looking for professional, compassionate, and urgent attention to your matter, The All-Investigations Group is an excellent choice!”
Licensed
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
Serving Waukegan Area
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Carlson Investigations

Carlson Investigations

(50)
  • Sheriff
  • Case
  • Communication
“William Carlson, was the process server we just recently used to serve one of our tenants that we have tried to serve numerous times before we came across his office.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2014
Family Business
1555 Sherman Ave #306, Evanston, IL
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Special Solutions

Special Solutions

(8)
“Very satisfied with there professional expertise.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2015
Emergency Services
Coupons & Offers
Serving Waukegan Area
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Reyes World Security and Investigations

Reyes World Security and Investigations

(5)
“Almost comical, however, getting annoyed and have to live a safe life.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
Free Initial Consultation
201 Sixth Street 400 (Fourth Floor, Ste 406, Racine, WI
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Blue Star Security

Blue Star Security

(13)
  • Officer
“I have worked with several security vendors throughout my career in luxury retail, and no vendor comes close to the professionalism and caliber of officers provided by Blue Star Security.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2022
1011 E Touhy Ave # 345, Des Plaines, IL
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Foresight Investigative Services

Foresight Investigative Services

(6)
“Great investigative work, appreciate the two times I've come to you for answers you did not disappoint.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2023
Serving Waukegan Area
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Hogan Investigative Services

Hogan Investigative Services

(3)
“Great communication and customer service!”
Licensed
In Business Since 2013
Serving Waukegan Area
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Chicago PI Services Group

Chicago PI Services Group

(1)
“I might work with them one day!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2015
Cook County, 120 W University Dr suite a, Arlington Heights, IL
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Detectives.com

Detectives.com

Licensed
In Business Since 1997
Serving Waukegan Area
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Culper

Culper

Emergency Services
Serving Waukegan Area
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Hibernian Strategic Solutions

Hibernian Strategic Solutions

(1)
“Our law firm has used Hibernian numerous times for service of process and investigative work.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
Serving Waukegan Area
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Millennium Investigations

Millennium Investigations

(3)
“I pleasure to deal with.”
In Business Since 2005
847 Randall Rd #125, Elgin, IL
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Ginss

Ginss

(1)
“Excellent service and communication.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2015
Bank One Bldg, 1603 Orrington Ave #640, Evanston, IL
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Detective.com

Detective.com

Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1997
500 Davis St #500, Evanston, IL
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SCS & Associates

SCS & Associates

Emergency Services
In Business Since 2001
Serving Waukegan Area
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강효흔 공인 탐정 Bruce Kang LPD

강효흔 공인 탐정 Bruce Kang LPD

In Business Since 1998
Serving Waukegan Area
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American Sentinel

American Sentinel

In Business Since 2020
Serving Waukegan Area
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Private Detective Services in Waukegan, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$343
Maximum cost
$10839
National Average
$1370
Avg Per Hour Rates
$143
$799
$2282
Average price range is based on 471 cost profiles
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Average Cost $1370
Minimum cost $343
Maximum cost $10839
Avg Per Hour Rates $143

Average range $799 to $2282 is based on 471 cost profiles.

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