62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Data Recovery Services in Chicago, IL (2026)
172 data recovery services ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chicago: SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services, IFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Cell N Comp Repairs, 1,429 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 172 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
172 Chicago data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 80 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 172 rated IT firms.
Top 10 data recovery services in Chicago at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 62 | 4.8★ (56) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 62 | 4.9★ (36) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Cell N Comp Repairs | 61 | 4.8★ (1,429) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 61 | 4.9★ (30) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Digital Realty Chicago ORD12 | 60 | 4.5★ (30) | Franklin Park, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 60 | 4.8★ (45) | Chicago | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Cell N Comp Repairs | 60 | 4.8★ (694) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | GigeNET - Dedicated Servers & Colocation (Chicago) | 59 | 4.8★ (22) | Arlington Heights, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Direct PhoneFix | 59 | 4.8★ (544) | Chicago | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MXOtech, Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Chicago | Evenings | — |
The 172 best data recovery services in Chicago, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Based in Chicago
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,429 Google reviews, the most in Chicago.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 12 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 21 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 544 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 MXOtech, Inc
Based in Chicago
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 I-Tech
Based in Ashburn, 9 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 iREPAIR HUB
Based in Chicago
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 384 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Digilab
Based in Palatine, 26 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinley Park, 22 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany Park, 9 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alsip, 17 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Data Rescue MDs
Based in Lake Forest, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Cell phones fix
Based in Chicago
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Data recovery services ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 172 ranked data recovery services here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Genuity | 57 | 5.0★ (72) | In Chicago |
| 27 | LeadingIT | 57 | 5.0★ (74) | In Chicago |
| 28 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | 9 mi |
| 29 | I FixandRepair (Phone fix & Computer Repair Service Merrillville IN) | 56 | 4.9★ (597) | 32 mi |
| 30 | XL.net | 56 | 5.0★ (66) | In Chicago |
| 31 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 56 | 4.9★ (124) | In Chicago |
| 32 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | 29 mi |
| 33 | GOFIX | 56 | 5.0★ (97) | In Chicago |
| 34 | Digital Realty Chicago CH2 | 56 | 3.8★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Digital Realty Chicago CH3 | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | In Chicago |
| 37 | XL.net - Managed IT Services Company | 55 | 5.0★ (44) | In Chicago |
| 38 | WeRecoverData Data Recovery Inc. - Chicago | 55 | 4.4★ (13) | In Chicago |
| 39 | ITGuy Solutions | 55 | 4.7★ (122) | In Chicago |
| 40 | Digital Realty Chicago CH1 | 55 | 2.4★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Nerd Rangers | 55 | 5.0★ (436) | 26 mi |
| 42 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 55 | 4.8★ (33) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Micro-Tech USA | 55 | 4.9★ (44) | In Chicago |
| 44 | MyCrazyMachine | 55 | 4.9★ (136) | In Chicago |
| 45 | Evolution IT | 55 | 5.0★ (65) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Iron Mountain | 54 | 4.5★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 47 | Iron Mountain | 54 | 3.4★ (15) | In Chicago |
| 48 | New Era Repair | 54 | 4.8★ (123) | In Chicago |
| 49 | Outsource IT Solutions Group | 54 | 4.8★ (32) | In Chicago |
| 50 | compuXpress | 54 | 4.9★ (81) | 10 mi |
Also serving Chicago
20 more data recovery services within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST COMM Phone Repair | 4.6★ (220) | In Chicago |
| All Day iFix | 4.9★ (604) | In Chicago |
| Arbor Mac iPhone Repair | 4.9★ (443) | In Chicago |
| Cell World | 4.7★ (401) | In Chicago |
| Computer One Chicago | 4.9★ (79) | In Chicago |
| Computer Zone USA | 4.8★ (341) | In Chicago |
| Conecta Inc. | 4.1★ (130) | In Chicago |
| DR CELL | 4.2★ (248) | In Chicago |
| eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago | 4.9★ (568) | In Chicago |
| Fix My Phone | 4.8★ (240) | In Chicago |
| Framework IT | 5.0★ (148) | In Chicago |
| Hyde Park Computer Center | 4.8★ (164) | In Chicago |
| NerdsToGo - Chicago Downtown - Magnificent Mile | 4.9★ (101) | In Chicago |
| Nova Fix | 4.5★ (121) | In Chicago |
| Polexport Repair | 4.9★ (141) | In Chicago |
| Reparacion Virtual Pc | 5.0★ (182) | In Chicago |
| Simple Fix - Phone and Computer Repair | 4.7★ (514) | In Chicago |
| Simple Fix - Phone and Computer Repair | 4.9★ (329) | In Chicago |
| Tech Box Inc. | 3.8★ (92) | In Chicago |
| Universal Tech Solutions | 4.6★ (108) | In Chicago |
How we ranked Chicago data recovery services
We scored 172 Chicago data recovery services on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chicago data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a data recovery service
- Ask whether physical repairs are done in a clean room or clean bench, and where.
- Ask for a written quote after diagnosis and whether there is a no-data, no-charge policy.
- Check how the drive and the recovered data are kept confidential and returned or destroyed.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a data recovery service
- Is the diagnosis free, and is there a fee if nothing is recovered?
- Where is the recovery work actually done?
- How long will it take, and what does a rush service cost?
- How will you return the data, and what happens to the original drive?
- How do you keep our data confidential?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Data recovery services in Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best data recovery service in Chicago?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Chicago, IL is SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#2) and Cell N Comp Repairs (#3) follow. We ranked 172 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many data recovery services are there in Chicago?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 172 data recovery services serving Chicago, IL. 29 of them are based in Chicago; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which data recovery services in Chicago work on weekends?
80 of 172 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#1), SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#2) and Cell N Comp Repairs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Chicago data recovery services have?
The median Google rating among 172 rated data recovery services in Chicago is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Cell N Comp Repairs has the most, 1,429 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank data recovery services?
Each data recovery service gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do data recovery services outside Chicago count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Chicago city center, our service radius for data recovery services. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can data recovery services pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a data recovery service do?
Data recovery services retrieve files from failed, damaged or deleted hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, servers and memory cards.
How are data recovery services in Chicago ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does data recovery, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
What should we do first when a drive fails?
Stop using it. Do not keep restarting the computer, run repair utilities or open the drive yourself: each attempt can make recovery harder. Note what happened and contact a recovery service.
How is data recovery priced?
Usually after a diagnosis, by the type of failure and the urgency. Many services charge nothing if no data is recovered; ask before you send the drive.
Update log for Chicago
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 172 data recovery services serving Chicago.
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