Hot Dogs and Coneys · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Chicago Dog, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 53 drive-ins across 4 states.
How much is the Sonic Chicago Dog, and how many calories?
The Sonic Chicago Dog costs $4.39 at a typical drive-in and has 400 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $3.09 to $5.29 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 53 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 53 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price
- $4.39
- Calories
- 400
- Price range
- $3.09 to $5.29
- Most common price
- $4.29 (32% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 91
- Category
- Hot Dogs and Coneys
- Sold at
- 53 drive-ins
What is in the Sonic Chicago Dog
Local Favorite! An all-beef hot dog topped with hand-sliced tomatoes, sweet relish, tangy peppers, diced onions, mustard and a dill pickle spear all served in a warm, poppyseed bun.
Compared
How the Chicago Dog Compare in Hot Dogs and Coneys
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footlong Quarter Pound Coney | $9.59 | 770 | 80 |
| Chili Cheese Coney | $7.69 | 470 | 60 |
| All-American Hot Dog | $3.49 | 410 | 115 |
| Corn Dog | $2.19 | 230 | 102 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Chicago Dog?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $4.39 for the Chicago Dog. A few go as low as $3.09 or as high as $5.29, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$3.09
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$4.39
what most people pay
Most expensive
$5.29
the highest anywhere
Quick answers
Sonic Chicago Dog: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Chicago Dog?
About $4.39 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $3.09 to $5.29 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Chicago Dog?
400 calories, 180 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
Why does the Sonic Chicago Dog cost more at some locations?
Sonic is franchised, so each owner sets the price. That is why this page shows a range, not one number.
Does every Sonic sell the Chicago Dog?
It is on the menu at 53 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Chicago Dog all day?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so it is available any time the drive-in is open.
How do I find the Sonic Chicago Dog near me?
Use the Sonic app or the store locator to find your nearest drive-in, then order it at the stall or for pickup.
Can I order the Sonic Chicago Dog on the app?
Yes. You can order it in the Sonic app for drive-in pickup or delivery, and app-only deals sometimes apply.
What is in the Sonic Chicago Dog?
Local Favorite! An all-beef hot dog topped with hand-sliced tomatoes, sweet relish, tangy peppers, diced onions, mustard and a dill pickle spear all served in a warm, poppyseed bun
Keep Exploring
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All-American Hot Dog
$3.49
410 CALSONIC's All-American Dog is topped with ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, diced onions and served in a soft, warm bakery bun.
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Chili Cheese Coney
$7.69
470 CALSONIC's Chili Cheese Coney is a hot dog topped with warm chili and melty cheddar cheese served in a soft, warm bakery bun.
Chili Cheese Coney
Corn Dog
$2.19
230 CALA delicious dog wrapped in sweet corn batter fried to a crispy golden-brown. Don't forget the ketchup or mustard.
Corn Dog
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
$9.59
770 CALSONIC's Footlong Quarter Pound Coney is a grilled hot dog topped with warm chili and melty cheddar cheese served in a soft, warm bakery bun.
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
New York Dog
$4.29
400 CALLocal Favorite! An all-beef hot dog topped with sauerkraut, mustard and grilled onions served in a warm, bakery bun.
New York DogPrices and calories come from Sonic's own store-level menu data across 3,357 open drive-ins in 46 states, last refreshed 2026-08-01. Sonic sets prices per franchise, so we publish the median rather than the mean, and the range beside it. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Sonic Drive-In.