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Travel Update 27-01

To: Agency Travel Coordinators

From: Raven A. DeVaughn, Chairman

Date: July 30, 2026

Subject: Mileage Reimbursement

Pursuant to 80 Ill. Admin. Code 3000.300(f)(2) and 80 Ill. Adm. Code 2800.620, reimbursement for use of a private vehicle while traveling on official government business shall be on a mileage basis and shall be at the rate established by the Federal General Services Administration (GSA). Effective July 1st, 2026, the GSA announced that the mileage reimbursement rate will increase from 72.5 cents per mile to 76 cents per mile.

This Travel Update shall serve as official notice to state agencies and employees that this increase is in effect as of July 1, 2026, and will apply to all travel.

In sum, the State of Illinois’ mileage reimbursement rate for the use of personal vehicles will increase from 72.5 cents per mile to 76 cents per mile effective July 1, 2026.

As a reminder, the lodging rates and the meals and incidental (M&IE) rates are updated on the GSA website periodically. As the appointed Travel Coordinator for your agency, it is your responsibility to disseminate this information to all appropriate personnel within your agency. If you have any questions, please contact the State Travel Coordinator, CMS.Travel@Illinois.gov.