Map of Chicago Suburban Shopping Centers-Malls from Chicago Traveler

The Best Chicago Area Malls - North

Historic Long Grove Chicago

Chicago travelers hoping to take advantage of huge Chicago shopping savings will find a number of popular Chicago malls on the north side of the Chicago suburban shopping malls map.

Less than 40 miles north of Chicago (about an hour drive) is the popular Gurnee Mills Mall. Considered one of the largest retail malls in the Midwest, the Gurnee Mills Mall has over 200 popular retail stores and outlets. Save big on top Chicago suburbs outlet stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, a Polo Jeans Outlet, and even a Gap Outlet Store. The Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall is also home to a 30,000 gallon fresh water aquarium, and there is laser tag, an ice rink and a 20-screen movie theater on site at this popular shopping mall in the suburbs of Chicago.

Fox Valley Center Chicago

Just south of the Gurnee Mills Mall, the Hawthorn Shopping Center offers some of the best Chicago shopping deals of any Chicago area malls. There are four large department stores at this popular Chicago mall on the Chicago suburban shopping malls map, including JCPenney, Sears and Macy's. If you travel further south, you'll find upscale Chicago outlets shopping at the popular Northbrook Court Chicago Shopping Center. Featuring designer stores like Burberry, Coach and BCBGMAXAZARIA, this North Shore Chicago mall is popular with high-end shoppers visiting Chicago.

Finally, 25 minutes north of Chicago in Skokie is the popular Old Orchard Shopping Mall. Another high-end suburban Chicago shopping mall, retail stores at the Old Orchard Mall include Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom.

Illinois Shopping Malls West of Chicago

Just west of Chicago, you'll find spacious Chicago suburban shopping malls with some of the top retail stores in the country. The Spring Hill Mall northwest of Chicago in Dundee, IL is home to large department stores like Kohl's and Carson Pririe Scott, as well as smaller suburban Chicago retail stores like Champs Sports and American Eagle Outfitters.

Chicago Oak Brook Shopping Center

The Woodfield Shopping Mall in Schaumburg is located 40 minutes northwest of Downtown Chicago, and there are a number of top Chicago hotels close to this favorite Chicago suburban shopping mall convenient for a weekend getaway. With more than 300 Chicago stores and restaurants on-site, this Chicago shopping attraction in Schaumburg has something for every kind of shopper.

Finally, the Oak Brook Chicago Shopping Mall on the Chicago suburban shopping malls map is located just a half-hour west of Downtown Chicago, and is a scenic outdoor shopping mall with close to two-dozen Chicago dining options on-site. Popular Chicago stores at the Oak Brook Center include Tiffany & Co., J.Crew and bebe, just to name a few.

Chicago Suburban Shopping Malls Tours

Many of the best Chicago suburban shopping malls offer round-trip transportation via Chicago shopping tours. The Aurora Chicago Premium Outlets Shopping Tour offers pick-up and drop-off service for select Chicago hotels, and at just $35 per person, you can avoid the hassle of traffic and parking for the same cost as gas.

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