Thrift Stores in Chicago, IL
Thrifting in Chicago at a glance
OpenStreetMap lists 66 thrift, charity, and secondhand stores within about 16 miles of downtown Chicago. 27 are chain locations (Salvation Army ×13, Goodwill ×8 and 2nd STREET ×3) and 39 are independent thrift, vintage, and consignment shops. The closest to downtown are The Salvation Army (1.2 mi), Goodwill (1.4 mi) and Knee Deep Vintage (2 mi).
- Stores listed
- 66
- Chain locations
- 27
- Independent shops
- 39
- With posted hours
- 22
All thrift stores in Chicago, IL
Sorted by distance from downtown Chicago.
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army509 North Union Avenue, Chicago, IL · 1.2 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill1201 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL · 1.4 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
Knee Deep Vintage
Thrift / secondhand1219 West 18th Street · 2 mi from downtown
Very Best Vintage
Thrift / secondhand1346 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL · 2.1 mi from downtown
Mercy Beaucoup! Resale Boutique
Thrift / secondhand1545 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL · 2.2 mi from downtown
Tu-We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 (verify before visiting)
Salvage Haus
Thrift / secondhand2000 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL · 2.6 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill2135 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL · 2.7 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
The Ark
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 2.8 mi from downtown
Unique
Unique ThriftAddress not listed — use directions · 2.8 mi from downtown
Mo 08:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 (verify before visiting)
McShane's Exchange
Thrift / secondhand815 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL · 2.9 mi from downtown
Solé Resale Boutique
Thrift / secondhand2413 West Madison Street · 3 mi from downtown
Chicago Estate Advisors
Thrift / secondhand2021 West Division Street, Chicago, IL · 3 mi from downtown
2nd STREET
2nd STREET1514 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL · 3.2 mi from downtown
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 (verify before visiting)
Cynthia's Consignment
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 3.5 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army2270 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL · 3.6 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army2270 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL · 3.7 mi from downtown
2nd STREET
2nd STREET666 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL · 3.9 mi from downtown
Mt. Sinai Resale Shop
Thrift / secondhand2902 North Clark Street · 4 mi from downtown
Village Discount Outlet
Thrift / secondhand2040;2032 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL · 4.2 mi from downtown
The Brown Elephant – Northalsted
Thrift / secondhand812 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL · 4.4 mi from downtown
Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)
Three Stars Resale Shop
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 4.6 mi from downtown
Village Discount Outlet
Thrift / secondhand2043 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL · 5.2 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
My Grandma's Attic
Thrift / secondhand3022 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL · 5.3 mi from downtown
Hip Cat
Thrift / secondhand1900 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL · 5.3 mi from downtown
Logan Square Resale Shop
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 5.4 mi from downtown
Village Discount Outlet
Thrift / secondhand4020 West 26th Street · 5.5 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army4052 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL · 5.5 mi from downtown
Village Discount Outlet
Thrift / secondhand2514 West 47th Street, Chicago, IL · 5.7 mi from downtown
Vintage Frills
Thrift / secondhand2846 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL · 5.8 mi from downtown
Consignment Lounge
Thrift / secondhand3520 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL · 5.8 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation ArmyAddress not listed — use directions · 5.8 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
Mission Possible
Thrift / secondhand4308 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · 6.3 mi from downtown
We 10:00-16:30; Th-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 13:30-16:30 (verify before visiting)
Unique Thrift Store
Unique Thrift3748 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL · 6.5 mi from downtown
Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Mo 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
Village Thrift Store
Thrift / secondhand4027 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · 6.6 mi from downtown
Village Discount Outlet
Thrift / secondhand4898 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL · 6.8 mi from downtown
Marie|Wesley
Thrift / secondhand1122 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · 6.9 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army3400 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL · 7.1 mi from downtown
09:00-21:00 (verify before visiting)
2nd STREET
2nd STREET5228 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL · 7.1 mi from downtown
The Brown Elephant
Thrift / secondhand5404 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL · 7.3 mi from downtown
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
Village Thrift Store
Thrift / secondhand3301 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL · 7.5 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army2941 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL · 8 mi from downtown
Green Element Resale - Second Hand etc
Charity shopAddress not listed — use directions · 8.3 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army2151 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL · 8.7 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-10:00, 19:00-21:00 (verify before visiting)
Oak Park Vintage Market
Vintage1117 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL · 9 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill1900 South Harlem Avenue, North Riverside, IL · 9.2 mi from downtown
Family Thrift Store
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 9.2 mi from downtown
Greater Goods Community Thrift
Thrift / secondhand6025 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL · 9.2 mi from downtown
Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore6040 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL · 9.3 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army6434 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · 10.5 mi from downtown
My Sister's Closet
Thrift / secondhand5413-5417 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL · 10.7 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill200 North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL · 10.9 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army2424 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL · 10.9 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill9321 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL · 11 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill5518 West Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL · 11.6 mi from downtown
Goodwill
Goodwill1916 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL · 11.7 mi from downtown
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army8732 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL · 11.7 mi from downtown
Overflow
Charity shopAddress not listed — use directions · 11.7 mi from downtown
Mo-Fr 00:00-17:00 (verify before visiting)
The Potter's Hand
Charity shopAddress not listed — use directions · 11.7 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)
The Hope Chest
Charity shop305 West Hillgrove Avenue · 13.3 mi from downtown
Tu-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-16:00 (verify before visiting)
The Salvation Army
Salvation ArmyAddress not listed — use directions · 13.4 mi from downtown
Home2Home Project
Charity shopAddress not listed — use directions · 13.6 mi from downtown
Tu 10:00-14:00; We 16:00-19:00; Th 10:00-14:00; Sa 10:00-14:00 (verify before visiting)
The Salvation Army
Salvation Army9000 Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL · 13.6 mi from downtown
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00 (verify before visiting)
Goodwill
Goodwill3054 Wolf Road, Westchester, IL · 14.1 mi from downtown
Bronco Resale Shop
Thrift / secondhandAddress not listed — use directions · 14.2 mi from downtown
Neat Repeats
Charity shop6602 West 111th Street · 15.2 mi from downtown
Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-16:00 (verify before visiting)
Second Wind
Thrift / secondhand1422 119th Street, Whiting, IN · 15.4 mi from downtown
Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the ODbL · updated 2026-09-25. Listings may be incomplete — hours and locations can change, so check before you go. Add a missing store.
Chains in Chicago
- Salvation Army13
- Goodwill8
- 2nd STREET3
- Unique Thrift2
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore1
Nearby areas with thrift stores
Evanston, Oak Park, North Riverside, Melrose Park, Skokie, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and Westchester.
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Thrifting guides
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Frequently asked questions
- How many thrift stores are in Chicago?
- OpenStreetMap lists 66 thrift, charity, and secondhand stores within about 16 miles of downtown Chicago. The real number is likely higher, because not every store is mapped.
- Which thrift store chains are in Chicago?
- Chains mapped in and around Chicago include Salvation Army (13 locations), Goodwill (8 locations), 2nd STREET (3 locations), Unique Thrift (2 locations) and Habitat for Humanity ReStore (1 location).
- Is there a Goodwill in Chicago?
- Yes. 8 Goodwill locations are mapped within about 16 miles of downtown Chicago. Check the list above for addresses and directions, and confirm hours before you go.
- Which thrift stores are closest to downtown Chicago?
- The Salvation Army (1.2 miles), Goodwill (1.4 miles) and Knee Deep Vintage (2 miles) are the closest mapped stores to downtown Chicago.
- How do I know if a thrift find is worth reselling?
- Check what the exact item has actually sold for, then subtract platform fees and shipping. PriceSnap gives a directional new and used range from a photo so you can decide in the aisle; verify high-value finds against completed sales.
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