A Vintage Walk Along Pilsen's 18th Street
18th Street is one of Chicago's best streets for a secondhand walk. This route runs from west to east, and the shops are listed in the order you'll reach them. Allow an afternoon, and check each shop's hours first, because not all of them open every day.
The route
- Segunda Alicia Thrift Store, 1456 W 18th St
- Pilsen Vintage, 1430 W 18th St
- Very Best Vintage, 1346 W 18th St
- Counterfit, 1333 W 18th St
- Knee Deep Vintage, 1219 W 18th St
- Some Like Us, 1152 W 18th St
- WellRounded, 972 W 18th St
- TRASH, 948 W 18th St
Tips for the day
- Weekends are usually the safest choice, as some shops close early in the week
- The 18th Street Pink Line stop is close to the western end of the route
- Leave time for food, as 18th Street is known for its Mexican bakeries and restaurants
For more shops nearby, see our Pilsen neighborhood page.