While millions of people in Illinois have already gathered to vote early for the 2024 election, others are waiting until Election Day to cast their ballots.

But depending on where you live, your polling place on Election Day may not be the same as an early voting location near you. And while some voters in the Chicago area were able to choose between different early voting locations to cast their ballot, voting locations on Election Day may be limited to a single polling place.

However, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, mail-in ballots can be dropped off at any ballot drop box near you. You can find a ballot drop box here. These drop boxes are often located at polling stations and are subject to the polling station's opening hours.

In order for ballots to be properly counted, they must be cast before the polls close on Election Day or must be postmarked by the United States Post Office no later than Election Day.

Here's how to find out where your polling place is on Election Day in Illinois.

How to find your polling place for Election Day in Illinois

If you prefer to wait until Election Day to vote in Illinois, you may only be able to vote at one polling place.

The Illinois State Board of Elections has a tool to help you find your location. To look it up you will need your zip code and your address.

Election Day polling stations in Chicago

If you live in Chicago, you have a few more options.

On Election Day, voters in Chicago can vote in person in three ways:

• By voting at your assigned precinct location
• By voting at the downtown Voting Supersite, 191 N. Clark St.
• By voting at one of Chicago's 50 “voting centers” located throughout the city

According to the Chicago Board of Elections, vote centers and the Voting Supersite are open to all Chicago voters, regardless of where in the city they live.

Cook County Election Day polling locations

Voters are provided with specific polling stations depending on their electoral district. Alternatively, voters can vote at one of the five vote centers in the county.

Polling places on Election Day in DeKalb County

According to DeKalb County election officials, where you vote on Election Day depends on your precinct. Further information can be found here.

DuPage County Election Day polling locations

Your voting location on Election Day depends on your county, DuPage County says. Further information can be found here.

Election Day polling locations in Grundy County

Grundy County residents can check their specific Election Day polling locations here.

Election Day polling locations in Kane County

Where you vote in Kane County on Election Day depends on which community you live in. Check your municipality and voting location here.

Election Day polling locations in Kankakee County

Where you vote in Kankakee on Election Day depends on which county you live in. You can find more information here.

Election Day polling locations in Kendall County

Find your Kendall County voting location for Election Day here.

Election Day polling locations in Lake County

Voters in Lake County are assigned specific neighborhood locations to vote on Election Day. Find your assigned polling location in Lake County here.

Election Day polling locations in LaSalle County

Find your Election Day polling location in LaSalle County here.

Election Day polling locations in McHenry County

Find your Election Day precinct in McHenry County here.

Early voting locations in Will County

Will County voters can check their polling location on Election Day here.