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Best IT Consultants in Chesterton, IN (2026)

245 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chesterton: Always A Solution Computer Services, IFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago, 568 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 245 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

245 Chesterton IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 89 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 245 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Hammond ranking. See IT consultants in Hammond

Top 10 IT consultants in Chesterton at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Chesterton at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Always A Solution Computer Services615.0★ (202)ChestertonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Corporate Technologies604.8★ (32)Chicago, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Brainstorm Computers, Inc.605.0★ (35)Chesterton——
4K2 Services594.7★ (24)Chicago, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Digital Ninja Consulting585.0★ (64)Chicago, 35 mi away——
6Alan's One Stop Computer Repairs574.9★ (480)Brookfield, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Creative Tech574.2★ (21)Skokie, 44 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Lirsen565.0★ (21)Libertyville, 46 mi awaySat · Sun—
9eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago564.9★ (568)Chicago, 38 mi awaySatMost reviews
10RIA WorkSpace565.0★ (61)Chicago, 48 mi away——

The 245 best IT consultants in Chesterton, 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.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 K2 Services

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    135 S LaSalle St Ste 3100, Chicago, IL 60603
    View profile for K2 Services(312) 332-3000

  7. #7 Creative Tech

    Based in Skokie, 44 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3505 W Howard St, Skokie, IL 60076
    View profile for Creative Tech(773) 897-8000

  8. #8 Lirsen

    Based in Libertyville, 46 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Lirsen(224) 433-3936

  10. #10 RIA WorkSpace

    Based in Chicago, 48 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave #1300, Chicago, IL 60631
    View profile for RIA WorkSpace(855) 752-5212

  13. #13 Hudson Sky

    Based in Chicago, 38 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1890 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
    View profile for Hudson Sky(312) 561-0000

  14. #14 InhouseCIO

    Based in Chicago, 48 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave Ste 1300 suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631
    View profile for InhouseCIO(877) 361-3499

  16. #16 MyNew Technologies

    Based in Chicago, 37 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for MyNew Technologies(312) 506-1224

  19. #19 LeadingIT

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    600 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
    View profile for LeadingIT(312) 262-3911

  20. #20 Quest Network Services

    Based in Evanston, 44 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1880 Oak Ave Ste 301, Evanston, IL 60201
    View profile for Quest Network Services(773) 761-3555

  22. #22 GO Technology Group

    Based in Chicago, 37 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1821 W Hubbard St #220, Chicago, IL 60622
    View profile for GO Technology Group(888) 445-0029

  23. #23 One Solution Inc

    Based in Chicago, 46 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6221 N Niagara Ave Unit 408, Chicago, IL 60631
    View profile for One Solution Inc(888) 698-3247

  24. #24 Genuity

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    651 W Washington Blvd #103, Chicago, IL 60661
    View profile for Genuity(877) 265-9590

  25. #25 XL.net

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1 E Erie St Ste 525 #244, Chicago, IL 60611
    View profile for XL.net(844) 915-5155

How we ranked Chesterton IT consultants

We scored 245 Chesterton IT consultants 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chesterton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

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.

IT consultants in Chesterton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Chesterton?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Chesterton, IN is Always A Solution Computer Services with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Corporate Technologies (#2) and Brainstorm Computers, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 245 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Chesterton?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 245 IT consultants serving Chesterton, IN. 3 of them are based in Chesterton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Chesterton work on weekends?

89 of 245 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 63 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Always A Solution Computer Services (#1), Corporate Technologies (#2) and K2 Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Chesterton IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 245 rated IT consultants in Chesterton is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago has the most, 568 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant 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 IT consultants outside Chesterton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Chesterton city center, our service radius for IT consultants. 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 IT consultants 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 an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Chesterton ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Chesterton

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 245 IT consultants serving Chesterton.

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