Which thrift chains rate highest in Chicago, Illinois, planned afternoon routes through the top rated shops, and what each store's own site says about hours and outlets.
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Page updated . Store details last checked October 8, 2026.
Google ratings, October 2026
How Chicago thrift stores rate
We grouped 88 thrift stores, outlets, vintage shops and flea markets in Chicago by chain or store type and averaged their Google ratings.
Highest rated: Vintage shops, 4.7 stars across 18 stores. Lowest rated: The Salvation Army, 3.6 stars across 11 stores.
Average Google rating by chain or store type in Chicago, highest first
Chain or store type
Average Google rating
Stores
Reviews
Vintage shops
4.7 ★
18
2,785
The Brown Elephant
4.6 ★
2
1,040
Nonprofit thrift stores
4.6 ★
6
707
Lost Girls Vintage
4.6 ★
2
208
Independent thrift and consignment shops
4.4 ★
20
3,022
Flea markets and swap meets
4.4 ★
2
2,965
Swap-O-Rama Flea Markets
4.2 ★
2
6,159
Goodwill
4.1 ★
9
3,528
Habitat for Humanity ReStores
4.1 ★
1
400
Elliott Consignment
4.1 ★
2
149
Village Discount Outlet
3.9 ★
8
3,843
Unique
3.9 ★
3
1,929
Family Thrift Store
3.8 ★
2
548
The Salvation Army
3.6 ★
11
2,935
Worth the drive outside Chicago
Flea markets and swap meets: 3 stores, 4.3 stars from 6,171 reviews
Independent thrift and consignment shops: 1 store, 4.1 stars from 128 reviews
Goodwill: 3 stores, 3.9 stars from 1,011 reviews
The Salvation Army: 2 stores, 3.7 stars from 427 reviews
Outlets, bins, and pound shops: 1 store, 3.4 stars from 279 reviews
Ratings read from Google on October 25, 2026. Each average is weighted by review count, so a store with 1,000 reviews counts for more than one with 10. Hours and stock change, so check a store before you go.
From the stores' own sites
Thrift stores in Chicago
Addresses and hours as each operator publishes them.
Last checked October 8, 2026 on the operators' own pages. Hours, prices, layouts and locations change, and each Goodwill operator sets its own, so confirm with the operator before you go. Report an error
Village Discount Outlet thrift stores
Thrift store · 10 Chicagoland stores (addresses are on the operator's store locator)
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 9 PM, Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
The chain has 11 locations, 10 around Chicago and 1 in Indiana.
Sources and quotes (2)
The chain has 11 locations, 10 around Chicago and 1 in Indiana. The page says “We have 11 locations, 10 throughout the Chicago Land area and 1 in Indiana.”. Thrifting in Chicago | Village Discount Outlet Thrift Stores, checked October 8, 2026.
The same page lists regular Sunday and weekday opening times. The Monday to Saturday line uses a dash, so only the opening time is quoted. Weekdays run 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 7 PM. The page says “Sunday: 10AM”. Thrifting in Chicago | Village Discount Outlet Thrift Stores, checked October 8, 2026.
Brown Elephant Northalsted
Thrift store · 812 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours: Daily 11 AM to 7 PM
Sources and quotes (2)
The Howard Brown Health Brown Elephant page lists this shop. It shows open every day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The page says “812 W Belmont Ave”. Brown Elephant - Howard Brown Health, checked October 8, 2026.
Thrift store · 5404 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
Hours: Daily 11 AM to 7 PM
Sources and quotes (1)
The Howard Brown Health Brown Elephant page lists this shop, open every day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The page says “5404 N. Clark St.”. Brown Elephant - Howard Brown Health, checked October 8, 2026.
ReStore Chicago North
Thrift store · 6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
Hours: Wed to Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
The operator's page lists donation drop-off hours as Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5:30pm.
Sources and quotes (3)
ReStore Chicago North is at 6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646. The page says “6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
ReStore Chicago North is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm. The page says “Store hours Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
The operator's page lists donation drop-off hours as Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5:30pm. The page says “Donation drop-off hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00am - 5:30pm”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
ReStore Chicago South
Thrift store · 6057 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Hours: Wed to Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
This store sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods and building materials at discounted prices.
Sources and quotes (3)
ReStore Chicago South is at 6057 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636. The page says “6057 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
ReStore Chicago South is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm. The page says “Store hours Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
This store sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods and building materials at discounted prices. The page says “gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials at discounted prices”. Shop Habitat ReStore Chicago | Donate furniture, checked October 24, 2026.
From the stores' own sites
Flea markets in Chicago
Each market sets its own days, so check the schedule before you go.
Kane County Flea Market
Market · 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
Hours: Sat 11 AM to 4 PM, Sun 7 AM to 3 PM; dates listed through November 1, 2026, no December market
Entry is $7, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Sources and quotes (3)
The market's site gives this address. The page says “525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174”. Kane County Flea Market, checked October 8, 2026.
The site lists Saturday and Sunday hours and lists dates through November 1, 2026. It says there is no December market. The page says “Saturday from 11am-4pm & Sunday from 7am-3pm”. Kane County Flea Market, checked October 8, 2026.
Entry is $7, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. The page says “$7 (children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult)”. Kane County Flea Market, checked October 8, 2026.
Market · Maxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL (street address not on the page checked)
The operator's page is old or incomplete, so call ahead before you go.
The city lists these select 2026 Sundays for the market: May 17, June 7, July 19, August 9, September 13 and October 4.
The market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free.
Sources and quotes (3)
The Maxwell Street Market is held on Maxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave. The page says “Maxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave.”. City of Chicago :: Maxwell Street, checked October 24, 2026.
The city lists these select 2026 Sundays for the market: May 17, June 7, July 19, August 9, September 13 and October 4. The page says “Select Sundays: May 17, June 7, July 19, August 9, September 13 and October 4, 2026”. City of Chicago :: Maxwell Street, checked October 24, 2026.
The market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free. The page says “10 a.m. - 3 p.m., FREE Admission”. City of Chicago :: Maxwell Street, checked October 24, 2026.
Buyer's Flea Market
Market · 4545 W Division St. Chicago IL 60651
Hours: Sat and Sun 8 AM to 5 PM
The operator says entry will rise to $1 for adults and 50 cents for seniors, with ages 15 and younger free with an adult.
The operator says entry will rise to $1 for adults and 50 cents for seniors, with ages 15 and younger free with an adult. The page says “we will be raising our entrance fee to $1 for adults, 50 cents for seniors, and 15 and younger free, accompanied by an adult”. Biggest flea market in Chicago | Buyer’s Flea market Chicago, IL, checked October 24, 2026.
Illinois
Sales tax and trip costs in Illinois
Each state sets its own sales tax and resale certificate rules. Our Illinois guide sums up what the state's own pages say, and the state sales tax overview covers the rest.
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