All reviews about shopping in Chicago will first take you to Michigan Avenue. More specifically, the Magnificent Mile. This is where a huge number of boutiques and shopping centers of Chicago are concentrated.
Prices are not the most affordable. But what do you want: you have to pay for the brand! Prepare to spend at least 500 USD on a branded piece from Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Lord & Taylor or Burberry.
Boutiques of Prada, YSL, Luca Luca, and several other American brands are located slightly west of the Magnificent Mile — on East Oak Street. In the Loop area, you’ll find the famous multi-brand store Macy’s. The second-largest multi-brand boutique, Blake, is located at 220 West Chicago Avenue.
Looking to grab a few stylish pieces at bargain prices? Head to Chicago’s outlets:
Fitness Factory Outlet (2228 N Elston Ave)
Textile Discount Outlet (2121 W 21st St.)
Nordstrom Rack The Shops at State and Washington (24 N State St.)
Aldo Shoes (1212 N Ashland Ave)
Company Outlet (311 South Wacker Drive)
Three of the best Illinois outlet malls are located near Chicago. They are Chicago Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall in Gurnee and Prime Outlets Huntley Mall in Huntley.
A shopping tour in Chicago cannot be imagined without souvenirs. Delight your family and friends with mugs with American symbols, plush candy M&Ms, leather cowboy hat, Indian dream catcher, American wines.
Another must-see shopping item in Chicago, judging by the reviews, is the specialty store of the great Chicago Bulls basketball team. It is located near the Bulls' home arena, the United Center stadium.
