Ultimate Chicago Thrift Store Shopping Guide
Forget fast fashion when Chicago has so MANY thrift stores and vintage shops tucked away in its vibrant, sprawling network. From rare archival pieces to everyday designer steals, Chicago is a treasure hunter's paradise.
But with 77 community areas, knowing where to start can be daunting. We've done the legwork for you, curating all the spots across the city's major regions. Consider this your stylish roadmap to sustainable secondhand shopping.
(Chicago is broken down into six major regions, which are Far North Side, North Side, Northwest Side, West Side, South Side, and Southwest Side).
Far North Side: Where Vintage is Vast
Rogers Park
Lost Eras | 1511 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
Step into a veritable museum of style. This massive, 15,000-square-foot institution opened in 1975 and houses one of the largest vintage collections in the Midwest. Perfect for finding everything from 1920s flapper dresses to 1970s bohemian gear. A true destination for the era-obsessed.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun Closed
Edgewater
Green Element Resale | 6241 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Your go-to for a classic, no-frills thrift experience. This warehouse-style spot offers a little bit of everything at heavily discounted prices, with new inventory rotating in regularly.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
Andersonville
A vintage shopper's dream, with multiple must-visit boutiques lining Clark Street.
Outskirts Vintage | 1742 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
A chic boutique offering bold vintage styles with a modern touch, complete with professional alteration services.
Hours: Thu-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm (Closed Tue & Wed)Rare Form Vintage | 5438 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Founded by an art historian with a passion for the past, this shop is a gem for vintage-inspired home goods, gifts, and decor. Perfect for the aesthetically driven.
Hours: Sun-Tue 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pmBuffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
The beloved buy-sell-trade chain where you can refresh your closet and find trendy pieces spanning decades.
Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-8pmThe Brown Elephant | 5404 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Shop for a cause! This iconic resale spot offers a wonderfully curated mix of clothing, accessories, and furniture, with sales supporting Howard Brown Health programs.
Hours: Daily 11am-7pm
North Side: Staple Spots & Hidden Gems
Lincoln Square
Cynthia’s Consignment | 2218 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
An intimate boutique specializing in luxury. Find everything from contemporary designers like Rails and All Saints to investment pieces from Chanel, Hermès, and Prada.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Irving Park
Wildflower Thrift and Gifts | 6025 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
A large outpost for used and vintage home goods and apparel that also performs clean-outs and estate sales. A fantastic spot for unique home finds.
Hours: Thu & Sat 11am-5pm, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm (Closed Mon-Wed)Lost Eras: 1511 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
Large, longtime shop stocking an extensive range of costumes & props, plus seasonal costume rentals.
Monday- Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday Closed
Unique: 3748 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
One of the biggest thrift stores in the city, Unique offers a mix of vintage and modern pieces at great prices. From clothing to home goods, it’s the ultimate destination for bargain hunters, especially on Mondays when everything is half-price.
Monday 8am-9pm, Tuesday- Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm
North Center
Shangri-La Vintage | 1952 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60657
A Roscoe Village staple since 1992, this cozy shop is a time capsule of affordable clothing from the 1950s to the 1980s. Sift through clothing, accessories, jewelry, and vintage fabrics.
Hours: Mon/Thu/Fri 12pm–6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
O'Hare (Note: The airport is here, but it's also a residential area)
Avenues Thrift Shoppe: 7710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Volunteer-run shop brimming with deals on used housewares, clothing, collectibles & more.
Monday- Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12-4pm, Sunday Closed
Norwood Park
Norwood Life Society Thrift Shop: 6019 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Resale shop in the Norwood Park community donating proceeds to Norwood Crossing and Norwood Seniors Network.
Monday-Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday- Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday Closed
Lakeview & Boystown
Elliot Consignment | 3015 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
A family-founded consignment champion since 1996, offering handpicked, in-style designer apparel. Find rare vintage pieces and current-season items at a fraction of the cost.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pmOut of the Closet | 3311 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Shop with purpose. 96% of profits from this national thrift chain benefit the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. They offer a huge selection of styles at student-friendly prices and even provide free HIV testing.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Ragstock: 812 W Belmont Ave Upstairs, Chicago, IL 60657
Trendy clothing chain stocking hip new, used, vintage & one-of-a-kind pieces for men & women.
Monday-Sunday 11am-7pm
The Xchange: 2907 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Offer a wide selection of high-quality clothing from brands like Patagonia, Abercrombie and Fitch, Gap, Banana Republic, H&M, Lululemon, and many more
Monday-Sunday 10am-8pm
Mount Sinai Resale Shop: 2902 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Resale and consignment shop carrying clothing, furniture and shoes, plus housewares. Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Thursday 11am-9pm. Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm
Elliot Consignment: 2465 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
A family-founded consignment champion since 1996, offering handpicked, in-style designer apparel. Find rare vintage pieces and current-season items at a fraction of the cost.
Store hours: Monday—Sunday 11-5 PM
Crossroads Trading Co. | 2711 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
A beloved buy/sell/trade spot that keeps its stock current and curated. Their selection of clothing, accessories, and shoes is constantly changing, making every visit a new adventure.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Loop (Central Business District)
Born Again Consignment Parlor: 703 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Cozy little shop featuring men's and women's used clothing for various occasions, plus jewelry, shoes, furniture and home items.
Monday-Wednesday 11am-7pm.
Near North Side (Gold Coast)
North Shore Exchange | 900 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Non-profit consignment at its most elegant. This highly selective boutique offers a curated selection of upscale women’s fashion, jewelry, and home decor, with sales supporting Chicagoland charities.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Northwest Side: The Creative Hub
Logan Square and Humboldt Park
This region is a hotbed of unique, community-focused vintage.
Lost Girls Vintage | 2710 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Travel from the 1930s to the 1990s and back again. This spot mixes impeccable vintage fashion with contemporary goods from local makers.
Hours: Sat-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-7pmVintage Frills | 2846 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Step into a rainbow of ‘70s and ‘80s nostalgia. Don't miss the ‘Prom and Beyond’ room for a show-stopping vintage formal dress.
Hours: Sun 12pm-5:30pm
north West Side: The Trendsetting Triangle (Avondale, HERMOSA,Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ukrainian Village)
Monarch Thrift Store | 2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
A women-founded, community-minded boutique where your purchase supports job training for individuals facing employment barriers. Find quality housewares, clothing, and accessories.
Hours: Wed-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
Store B Vintage | 1472 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
The destination for high-end vintage. Find carefully selected and repaired designer pieces from Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, and Prada.Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Bodega Vintage | 1284 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
A dynamic concept featuring rotating resident resellers. You’ll find a constantly evolving mix, from 1950s jackets to the trendiest Y2K graphic tees.
Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pmDovetail | 1452 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Inspired by flea markets and estate sales, Dovetail curates high-quality, individualistic pieces designed to be lasting closet and home staples.
Hours: Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
Hermosa
Beyond Grandma’s House Vintage: 2321 N Keystone Ave, Chicago IL 60639
A quirky vintage shop housed in a garden-level apartment where you shop antique furniture, collectibles, and decor, each piece tells a story of the past.
Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
South & Southwest Sides: Community Gems & Budget Finds
Pilsen
Knee Deep Vintage | 1219 W. 18th St, Chicago IL 60642
Located in the shadow of Thalia Hall, this spot showcases fashion-forward pieces from the Victorian era to the 1990s.
Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pmPilsen Vintage | 1430 W 18th St, Chicago IL 60608
A community favorite full of character, promising new inventory of clothing, furniture, and home goods each week
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-7pm
Bridgeport
So Happy You’re Here | 3331 S Halsted St, Chicago IL 60608
More than a shop—it's a community space. Fill a shopping bag with vintage finds for just $5 to $10, and stick around for live music and events.
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-6pm
Unique: 3000 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
One of the biggest thrift stores in the city, Unique offers a mix of vintage and modern pieces at great prices. From clothing to home goods, it’s the ultimate destination for bargain hunters, especially on Mondays when everything is half-price.
Monday 8am-9pm, Tuesday- Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm
Kokorokoko: 1323 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Offers high-fashion vintage clothing, retro accessories, books, and housewares from the ’80s, ’90s, and early ’00s.
Monday - Sunday 12pm -7pm
Beverly
Root Consignment Company | 1913 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643
A charming institution known for its excellent furniture, art, and home goods collections, alongside clothing and accessories.
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Closed
South Shore
With You In Mind Resale Shoppe: 2232 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Offers brand name new, previously loved, and vintage clothing, shoes, jewelry, & accessories that are in style, in great condition, unforgettable and unique within their budget.
Tuesday and Wednesday 12:30pm-4pm, Thursday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed
The Thrifter's Guide
Call Ahead: Hours can change, especially for smaller boutiques.
Bring Cash: Some smaller spots are cash-only.
Patience is a Virtue: The best finds require a little digging.
Think Sustainably: Every purchase is a step towards a more circular fashion economy.
Happy hunting Chicago!
XOXO,
Ellie