Storefront channel letters, designed online, priced instantly
Type your business name, pick the letter style, height and colors, see it lit up and get the price on the spot. Ready-to-install LED letters with UL-listed modules, power supply and installation pattern — built to your approved proof.
Standard Channel Letters
- Acrylic face with trimcap, .040″ aluminum returns
- Front lit or front & back lit
- Ships in about 2–4 business days after proof approval
Halo / Reverse-Lit Letters
- Fabricated stainless steel, welded, painted
- Light glows onto the wall behind each letter
- Ships in about 6–9 business days after approval
Premium Acrylic Face-Lit
- Full or inset acrylic face on welded stainless returns
- No trimcap — a clean, jewel-like look
- Ships in about 6–9 business days after approval
Design your channel letters
Channel Letters
Ready to install · LED illuminated · UL listed · power supplies and installation pattern included
Prices are per letter and depend on the letter height and style (standard letters $8.78 per inch, minimum $139.98 per letter). Every order gets a free layout & color proof before it is built. Questions: (773) 262-7800.
Channel letter pricing
Priced per letter by letter height (rounded up to the inch) and style. Every letter includes UL-listed LED modules and an installation pattern; UL power supplies are $98.98 each (about 1 per 4 letters, 1 per 3 letters above 24″). Standard letters are $8.78 per inch of height with a $139.98 minimum per letter. Example: “JOE’S PIZZA” in 15″ standard front-lit letters = 9 letters × $139.98 + 3 power supplies = $1,556.76 (plus raceway if wall-mounting is not possible).
| Letter type · price per letter | 12″ tall | 18″ tall | 24″ tall | 36″ tall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, front lit (acrylic face, aluminum returns) | $139.98 | $158.04 | $210.72 | $316.08 |
| Standard, front & back lit | $176.08 | $198.80 | $265.06 | $397.60 |
| Reverse lit / halo (welded stainless) | $212 | $368 | $554 | $1,032 |
| Reverse acrylic lit (halo) | $234 | $424 | $674 | $1,268 |
| Full acrylic face lit (premium) | $234 | $424 | $674 | $1,268 |
| Inset acrylic face lit (premium) | $238 | $392 | $600 | $1,244 |
Other heights are priced in between (6″ to 48″). Raceway (painted aluminum mounting box with the power supply inside): $4.80 per inch of length. 8 ft LED lead cable instead of 3 ft: +$11 per letter. Logos and shapes: priced by height like a letter × 1.5. Minimum order $249. Installation, permits and electrical hookup are quoted separately.
Why buy channel letters from Sign America
- Instant, transparent pricing — no waiting days for a quote.
- Free proof, always — a layout and color proof before anything is fabricated.
- UL-listed LED modules and power supplies, 5-year component warranty.
- Chicago sign shop since day one — 7129 N Austin Ave, Niles. Local installation crews and permit help for Chicago, Niles, Skokie, Evanston, Des Plaines, Park Ridge and the North Shore.
- Nationwide shipping — letters ship ready to install anywhere in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How much do channel letters cost?
Standard front-lit letters are $8.78 per inch of letter height per letter (minimum $139.98 per letter), plus UL power supplies at $98.98 each. A typical 8-letter storefront name at 18″ runs about $1,460 plus raceway; the designer above prices your exact text instantly.
How long does it take?
Standard letters ship about 2–4 business days after you approve the proof; halo and premium letters 6–9 business days. Add shipping, or pick up in Niles, IL.
Do I need a raceway?
If you cannot run wiring through the wall (leases, brick, landlord rules), a raceway holds the power supply and lets you mount the whole sign as one unit. Add it with one click in the designer.
Can you install them?
Yes — installation in Chicagoland is quoted with your proof. Outside Chicago, any local sign installer can mount them using the pattern we include.
What about permits?
Most Chicago-area municipalities require a sign permit for illuminated letters. We supply the drawings and specs your permit needs and can handle the application for local installs.
Can I use my logo or a special font?
Yes. Upload your logo in the designer, or pick from the fonts offered. Any other font or a full custom shape is quoted the same day.