Chicago Shopping Spots

Chicago Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping center located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago that features over 170 brand and specialty stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Adidas, Kate Spade New York, Nike, Movado Company Store, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Bradley, and more.

The center also boasts several art installations, a reflecting pond, a play area for children, and fireplaces, creating a pleasant and inviting shopping experience. Conveniently located at the Farnsworth Avenue North exit, and close to the O'Hare and Midway International Airports, Chicago Premium Outlets is easily accessible for local shoppers and tourists alike.

Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502, Phone: 630-585-2200

Formerly known as Westfield Chicago Ridge, Chicago Ridge Mall is a shopping mall located at the corner of 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge that features several anchor stores, a variety of smaller, specialty stores, a Michaels arts and crafts store, a movie theater and a food court with several dining options.

Built in 1981 and expended in 1986, the mall is a premier one-stop shopping destination for the community of Southwest Chicagoland with a blend of grocery, designer fashions, dining and entertainment for the whole family. Anchor stores include Sears, Kohl’s, Carson Pirie Scott, and AMC Chicago Ridge 6 Theater, and additional shopping options range from Old Navy, New York, and Company, Bed Bath and Beyond, Aldi, H&M and Forever 21. Dining options include Five Guys Burgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-Fil-A, and more.

Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Fashion Outlets of Chicago is one of the most popular shopping spots near Chicago for locals and tourists alike as it offers a wealth of top brands at discount prices. The double-level mall features high-end stores like Prada, Longchamp, and Burberry, alongside favorites like GAP, Nike, PUMA and Saks and there are several great spots for dining ranging from healthy options such as Freshii and Vegetarian at Maoz to sweet treats from Godiva, Lindt, and Häagen-Dazs. Fashion Outlets of Chicago offers a range of guest and travel-related services including airline baggage check-in and boarding pass issuance, and there is a free shuttle to the mall from O'Hare International Airport, which is just a few minutes away. The center also hosts a multifaceted public art program, which showcases rotating exhibitions featuring a variety of artists throughout the year.

Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-928-7500

For Younger Couples

Wolfbait & B-girls is an eclectic store selling artisan clothing and accessories, jewelry, gifts, stationery, personal items designed by some of Chicago’s trending designers. Owned by two native designers, Shirley Kienitz, and Jenny Stadler, female-owned and operated independent business showcases clothing, accessories, and items from more than 250 local artisans, as well as Chicago-based fair-trade companies, providing a one-stop shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Wolfbait & B-girls is located at 3131 west Logan Boulevard at the intersection of Logan Boulevard, Milwaukee Avenue and Kedzie Boulevard.

Wolfbait & B-girls, 3131 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, Phone: 312-698-8685

Florodora is a hip Indie boutique on South Dearborn Street that sells eclectic designer apparel and accessories for women. Located in the historic Monadnock Building, Florodora has been selling features vintage-inspired contemporary fashions for women as well as unusual gifts, accessories and home accents to the local community for more than ten years.

Designers in the store include Nougat, Twinkle, Tsuyumi, Yoana Baraschi, and Feral Childe. Florodora Shoes opened down the hall in 2010 and offered a curated selection of unique shoes for women by designers such as Chie Mihara, Coclico, All Black, and Gidigio.

Florodora, 330 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: 312-212-8860

The Harlem-Foster Shopping Center is a classic shopping mall dating back to the 1970s that offers one-stop shopping through a balanced mix of local and regional retailers. Located at the intersection of Harlem and Foster Avenue, the mall offers a variety of small stores, restaurants, and services such as Dollar…Riffic, Margaret’s Skin Care, New China Buffet, Rainbow Fitness, Clean City Cleaners, Royal Sushi, Nena’s Hair, Harlem Bakery, and the Toy King.

Harlem-Foster Shopping Center, 7240 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, Phone: 773-631-4000

Kokorokoko Vintage is a colorful shop that sells an array of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1980s and 1990s. Owned by Ross Kelly and Sasha Hodges, Kokorokoko Vintage focuses on hot vintage trends from the 80s and 90s along with cool new designer accessories, homeware, and other trinkets. Located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Kokorokoko is one of the city’s top spots to find classic items from the post-hip-hop, the pre-Internet era from quirky bed quilts and funky t-shirts to figurine dolls, old vinyl, and more.

Kokorokoko Vintage, 1323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, Phone: 773-252-6996