The 1894 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1894 college football season. In their first season under head coach Louis Vail, the Illini compiled a 4–3 record. Tackle James E. Pfeffer was the team captain.

The 1894 college football season was the season of American football played among colleges and universities in the United States during the 1894–95 academic year.