Amazon Drone Delivery Will Soon Land in Chicago Suburbs

Operation out of two fulfillment centers will carry items to customers within a 7.5 mile radius in under two hours.

Jack Daleo

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM ET

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Amazon hopes to launch Prime Air drone delivery in the south suburbs of Chicago by late spring or early summer. [Credit: Amazon]

Key Takeaways:

Amazon Prime Air is significantly expanding its drone delivery service to the south Chicago suburbs of Markham and Matteson, its largest market yet, with a launch expected by late spring or early summer.
The service will utilize FAA-certified MK30 drones operating from dedicated Drone Delivery Centers to deliver packages up to 5 pounds within a 7.5-mile radius, creating approximately 100 new jobs.
While some residents express excitement, others have voiced concerns about safety and noise, especially given past incidents in other markets involving drone crashes and collisions, though Amazon emphasizes its robust safety protocols and quick problem-solving.

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Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service will soon expand to its largest market yet.

First reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, the logistics titan is planning to serve customers out of two fulfillment centers in the south Chicago suburbs of Markham and Matteson. Each site will have 12 to 20 drones. The company hopes to launch near the Windy City by late spring or early summer.