Shopping in Illinois

Shopping is considered by some to be a sport and at the very least, a terrific leisure activity. One thing is for certain--shopping is an essential part of any good vacation! Here at UpTake, we can help you find the best places to exercise your credit card. Whether you prefer small boutiques, gift stores and galleries, or just a popular shopping district full of all the best shops in Illinois, we've got it covered.

Top Locations for Shopping in Illinois

Best Regions
  1. Quad Cities
  2. Little Egypt

Best Results for Illinois Shopping

ANavy Pier

Navy Pier
  • 600 East Grand Avenue
    Chicago, IL , 60611
  • 800 / 595-PIER (outside 312 area
3.0
222+ reviews, 4 sources
  • I traveled to Chicago for business for the first time and in venturing into the city was drawn to the Navy Pier along the water. It was a really nice place to spend a few hours. There is a lot to see, lots of nice pictures to be taken, great places to eat, drink and plenty of other things to do... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • i think navy pier is one of the best places for kids and there familys to have a fun filled day! ~p.s ... more on GoCityKids.com

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Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL , 60611

BChicago Architecture Foundation

Chicago Architecture Foundation
  • 224 South Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL, 60604
  • +1 312 922 3432
4.5
31+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Interesting tours and an amazing gift shop with a droll worthy selection of books, gifts, ephemera and products related to design. A must to visit ... more on Yelp
  • Loop Tour Train more on Yelp

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Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60604

CSears Tower

Sears Tower
  • 233 S Wacker Dr
    Chicago, IL 60606
  • 3128759696
4.5
198+ reviews, 4 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • I would have never dreamed I'd be able to go 103 stories in the air, but I did it and it was incredible. We went at night and the lights were spectacular. I would have probably gotten better pictures during the day but I did get some good video of the lights at night. Fifty miles or ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I would recommend going up to see the sun set. This was absolutely breath taking. I can't wait to go back. more on TripAdvisor

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Sears Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606

DGurnee Mills Mall

  • 6170 Grand Ave
    Gurnee, IL 60031-4592
  • 8472637500
4.0
47+ reviews, 3 sources
  • I love the variety of the mall and it's location, it's perfect in everyway possible! more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This Mall isn't much of a price differenct than a regular mall. Also, it is too long. The worst thing about it is if you park at one end of the mall and walk the whole way through, you have to walk all the way back (I forgot how many miles long this mall is, but it is long). My mom couldn't walk ... more on CitySearch

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Gurnee Mills Mall
6170 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031-4592

EUlysses S Grant Home State Historic Site

Ulysses S Grant Home State Historic Site
  • 500 Bouthillier Street
    Galena, IL 61036
  • +1 815 777 3310
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Great visit for some history and to see a beautiful example of period architecture and home interior. Only donate the recommended $3 per Adult though, as the "1/2 hour" tour is condensed ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview This Italianate-style brick house, with original furnishings, looks very much as it did in 1865 when a group of townspeople presented it as a gift to Ulysses ... more on TripAdvisor

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Ulysses S Grant Home State Historic Site
500 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036

FUnabridged Bookstore

  • 3251 North Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60657-3571
  • +1 773 883 9119
4.5
56+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Great atmosphere and a large collection of both popular and hard-to-find titles. Walls and aisles are covered with books. Also a large selection of gay and lesbian titles, and a safe atmosphere for browsing. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Everything is there for the reader. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I feel at ease in this store and love going there. I could ... more on TripAdvisor

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Unabridged Bookstore
3251 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657-3571

GMyopic Books

  • 1564 North Milwaukee Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60622-2008
  • 7738624882
4.5
152+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Lots to choose from. Organization leaves something to be desired, but just ask for help at the front desk. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This place is clearly dangerous for one's wallet. Just recently I had a friend come and visit--he was off to join the Peace Corps for ... more on Yelp

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Myopic Books
1564 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-2008

HTown House Books & Cafe

  • 105 North Second Avenue
    St Charles, IL 60174-1912
  • +1 630 584 8603
4.5
9+ reviews, 2 sources
  • One of the most wonderful Cafe's my husband and I have ever been to. We will continue to go back each and every time we are in the area. Sandwiches are unique, prices perfect and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • A fun place to browse, attend signings and shop. Located in a historic district near the Fox River with lots of other fun places to browse and shop ... more on Yelp

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Town House Books & Cafe
105 North Second Avenue
St Charles, IL 60174-1912

IMarie's Liquors & Pizza

  • 4127 West Lawrence Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60630-2821
  • +1 773 725 1812
5.0
9+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Their Pizza is the best in the Chicagoland area. It is very thin and crispy, have been eating there for 30 some odd years and really really enjoying ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • the decor in this pizzaria/lounge follows the chicago standard of authenticity via changeless agingit has not been given a facelift since the ford administration. ... more on OpenList.com

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Marie's Liquors & Pizza
4127 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-2821

JWater Tower Place

  • 835 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611-2203
  • 3124403166
3.5
85+ reviews, 4 sources
  • This place was great! Outside there were kids displaying their talents, while inside, the water drippings and fountains were about as cool as you can get. We went to the "Mity Nice Grill" which was fantastic! Way to go! You saved ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Just another mall crowded with suburbanites and suburban minded tourists. more on CitySearch

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Water Tower Place
835 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2203