Veteran Discounts in Illinois

Up to $10 off any entrée

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

MO, KS, TX & Midwest

In-store

Dine-in only

Free biscuit sandwich + drip coffee or fountain drink

Veterans

Nov. 11

Southeast / Midwest

In-store

Dine-in only; select menu

Free coffee or fountain drink (free car wash at some locations)

Veterans & service members

Nov. 11

Midwest & South

In-store

Proof of service

Free movie ticket

Veterans & service members

Nov. 11

MI, IL, MN, WI

In-store

15% off in-store

Veterans & all military

Nov. 11

IA, IL, MN, NE, SD, MO, KS

In-store

Identify branch of service at checkout

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

15% off groceries with code VETS2026

Veterans & military

Nov. 11

Midwest

In-store & Online

In-store or online with code VETS2026

Free breakfast buffet for veterans, active duty & their families

Veterans, active duty & families

Nov. 11

Midwest (incl. MO, IA, KS, NE, MN)

In-store

Participating Hy-Vee stores

Free cheeseburger, fries & fountain drink

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

OH, PA, IN, MI & Midwest

In-store

Dine-in

Free entrée

Active & former military

Nov. 11

Midwest

In-store

In-store

Free medium drink

Veterans & service members

Nov. 11

Midwest (incl. MO, NE, KS)

In-store

Participating locations

Free Grilled Chicken Gyro

Veterans

Nov. 11

South & Midwest

In-store

In-store

Free individual combo meal or breakfast combo

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Midwest & Northeast (incl. MO)

In-store

Dine-in at participating restaurants

15% off your bill

Service members & first responders

Year-round

MO, KS, TX & Midwest

In-store · Military ID

10% off

Veterans & active duty

Year-round

Southeast / Midwest

In-store · Military ID

Free coffee or fountain drink every day

Active-duty military & uniformed first responders

Year-round

Midwest & South

In-store · Military ID

Free museum admission anytime

Active duty & veterans

Year-round

Chicago, Illinois

Online · Military ID

Reserve 72+ hours ahead

Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu + $5 Bounce Back card

Veterans, active duty, Reserve & Guard

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; proof of service; drinks & tip not included

Free meal: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer w/ Cheese, or Soup & House Salad

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; drinks & tip not included

Free Original Grand Slam (5 a.m.–noon)

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in only; ID or DD-214; participating locations

Free 'thank you' buffet dinner — Military Appreciation Night (4 p.m.–close)

Anyone who served: veterans, retirees, active duty, Guard & Reserve

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in only; no takeout; family pays regular price

Free haircut, or a free-haircut card good through Dec. 4

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Participating U.S. salons

Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7 a.m.–7 p.m.)

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in; participating locations

30% off in-store (Nov. 10–11)

Active duty, veterans, retirees & immediate family

Nov. 10 – Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

In-store; valid ID; exclusions apply

10% off eligible purchases (no annual limit)

Veterans & active duty

Year-round

Nationwide

In-store & Online · ID.me

Link to MyLowe's account

Free entrance to every fee-charging national park + BLM & Fish and Wildlife sites

Everyone (U.S. citizens & residents)

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Camping & tours not covered

FREE lifetime pass to 2,000+ national parks & federal recreation sites

All veterans (incl. Guard & Reserve) & Gold Star families

Year-round

Nationwide

In-store & Online · VA/DoD ID

Show DoD ID, VHIC, VA Veteran ID Card or veteran-designated driver's license; digital pass on Recreation.gov

Free Bloomin' Onion + drink (Nov. 10–11); Dine Rewards members also get a free Hero's Meal later

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 10 – Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in; military ID

Free Shrimp & Chips meal

Veterans, active duty & reservists

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Dine-in only; ID required

Free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee

Veterans, service members & military spouses

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Participating U.S. stores

20% off one qualifying storewide purchase (Nov. 5–11)

Verified military, veterans & families

Nov. 5 – Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store & Online

Target Circle member; verify military status

Free meal voucher (handed out 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), good through May 2027

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Proof of service; verify your local location participates

10% off (up to $400 in savings per year)

Veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserve & surviving spouses

Year-round

Nationwide

In-store & Online · ID.me

Register online; works in-store & online

Free Veteran ID card — proof of service for discounts

Veterans with honorable or general discharge

Year-round

Nationwide

Online · VA.gov

Apply on VA.gov

Free tickets to sports, concerts & events

Veterans, active duty & families

Year-round

Nationwide

Online · Vet Tix verification

Free account + verification

Free Dave's Single

Veterans & active duty

Nov. 11

Nationwide

In-store

Participating U.S. restaurants; inside or drive-thru