Where To Shop in Chicago
"ONCE A YEAR,
GO SOMEPLACE YOU'VE
NEVER BEEN BEFORE."
Dalai Lama
Better bring an extra suitcase. Any shopping adventure in Chicago should begin with the granddaddy of all Chicago retail: The Magnificent Mile. This cosmopolitan, history-packed section of Michigan Avenue teems with shopping, dining, and entertainment treasures that make any vacation unforgettable.
Chicago's shopping destinations also extend throughout the city. Chicago’s Loop has been a shopper’s paradise for more than a century and is anchored by State Street, where you can stroll through the legendary Macy's on State Street that's part retail mecca, part history museum. Also don't miss the boutiques that line the streets of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods.
Millennium Mile
If we were to write a shopper's guide to the city, it would begin and end with the granddaddy of all Chicago retail, The Magnificent Mile. This cosmopolitan, history-packed strip on downtown Michigan Avenue between the Michigan Avenue Bridge and Oak Street leads you from department stores to multi-story megamalls to luxury boutiques to brand name retail chains – all in a row.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Fashion Outlets of Chicago is located in Rosemont, IL, minutes from O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago at 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Chicago Premium Outlets
Whether you're hunting for a few finishing touches or a whole new wardrobe, labels like Seven for All Mankind, Lucky Brand, and Giorgio Armani are a tiny fraction of the names you'll find in stores at Chicago Premium Outlets west of Chicago. In fact, there are 120 stores with a huge range of merchandise to make you and your digs look great at this suburban Aurora center where you can be both penny- and style-wise.
Oak Street Stores
Score luxurious apparel, jewelry, shoes, and accessories in Oak Street stores like Barney's New York, Lester Lampert, and Hermes Paris. In company with style-setters from around the world, you can shop the latest trends from designers who set the trajectory for fashion.
Other Shopping
Don't miss nearby Wicker Park and Bucktown, the eclectic area Vanity Fair pegged "a square mile of sassy boutiques." Scoop up urban trends with fellow hipsters at stores featuring clothes by indie designers or prime vintage picks. Shop independent artisans and makers at the Randolph Street Market Festival in the summertime and at holiday markets.