1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Chicago Travel

Chicago Shopping Malls

With the ever changing Chicago weather, residents of the Windy City like to spend their time indoors at one of the many Chicago shopping malls in the area, including Woodfield Mall, one of the highest volume shopping malls in the world.
Chicago Premium Outlets Mall
For bargains on very upscale merchandise from Kate Spade to Coach and Giorgio Armani to Elie Tahari, Chicago Premium Outlet Mall's bargain gems is a must for the materialist in you.
Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall
45 miles north of Chicago, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall has something for everyone. For the kids, attractions include the Reptile Zoo, Rainforest Café, Disney Store, Rink Side Sports and cineplex. And of course over 200 outlet stores for the grownups. Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chicago.
Prime Outlets Huntley Mall
With 50 stores with brand name merchandise, Prime Outlets Huntley Mall has recently undergone a major renovation and added stores such as Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic and others. Located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, bargain shoppers will also notice the big blue Ikea store along the way.
900 North Michigan Shops
Dubbed by locals as the "Bloomingdale's Building" after its main anchor tenant, this mall located at -- you guessed it -- 900 N. Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile offers a higher-end selection of designer stores such as Coach and Jessica McClintock.
Chicago Place
Located at 700 N. Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago Place is a smaller mall with about 45 stores and is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. Also home to "Michigan Avenue's Largest Food Court"!
Water Tower Place
On the Magnificent Mile across from the John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place has over 100 stores on eight levels, along with unique dining -- this is not your father's food court.
Woodfield Mall
Just 30 minutes outside of Chicago, Woodfield Mall is home to almost 300 stores and averages 50,000 visitors a day. One of the busiest malls in the world, Woodfield is a must for serious shopaholics.
Explore Chicago Travel
About.com Special Features

Find travel inspiration and get the best tips and reviews for your next getaway. More >

The best times to visit East and Southern Africa. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Chicago Travel
  4. Chicago Shopping
  5. Chicago Shopping Malls

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.