43 active malls
Shopping Malls in Illinois
Illinois is home to 32 shopping malls, with the Chicago metropolitan area driving one of the country's most dynamic retail environments. Woodfield Shopping Center in Schaumburg is among the largest malls in the US and a major tourism draw, while Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile offers upscale urban retail across multiple floors. Gurnee Mills serves outlet shoppers in the northern suburbs, and St. Clair Square, SouthPark Mall and White Oaks Mall anchor retail across downstate communities.
Shopping in Illinois
Illinois has 43 shopping malls in our directory featuring 2576 unique brands, including 2 outlet centers. The largest is Woodfield Shopping Center with 394 stores.
Top malls in Illinois by store count
- Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumburg 394 stores
- Westfield Fox Valley Shopping Centre Aurora 247 stores
- CherryVale Mall Rockford 217 stores
- Oakbrook Center Oak Brook 199 stores
- Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Centre Vernon Hills 194 stores
Bloomingdale Court
W Army Trail Rd and Schmale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Bloomingdale Court is a shopping center located in Bloomingdale, Illinois. It features well-known stores such as Applebee's, Best Buy, and Dick's Sporting Goods. The mall serves families and bargain hunters with its diverse mix of retail options, including a variety of restaurants and discount retailers.
CherryVale Mall
7200 HARRISON AVENUE SUITE 5, Rockford, IL
CherryVale Mall in Rockford, Illinois, is a two-story shopping center located at the intersection of US 20, Interstate 39, and Interstate 90. As the largest mall outside of suburban Chicago in northern Illinois, it serves a wide range of customers and features stores along its borders with Cherry Valley.
Chicago Premium Outlets
1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502
Chicago Premium Outlets is an OutletCenter located in Aurora, Illinois. It features well-known retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, American Eagle, and Ann Taylor Factory Store. This mall caters primarily to bargain hunters and fashion enthusiasts looking for discounted designer labels and popular brands. With a gross leasable area of 687,119 square feet, it offers ample space for shoppers to explore various outlets.
Countryside Plaza
59th and La Grange Road, Countryside Chicago, IL 60525
Countryside Plaza is a shopping center located in Countryside Chicago, Illinois. It features well-known stores such as Best Buy, Home Depot, and Dollar Tree. The mall serves families, bargain hunters, and those seeking home improvement supplies with its diverse mix of retailers.
Crossroads Center
310 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL
Crossroads Center is a shopping mall located in Normal, Illinois, offering a variety of retail options for locals and visitors alike. Notable tenants include American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, and Blaze Credit Union, providing a range of services from fashion to financial solutions. The diverse mix of stores caters primarily to families and fashion enthusiasts, with offerings that appeal to those seeking both everyday essentials and trendy items.
Crystal Court
Rte 14 and Liberty Street, Crystal Lake (Chicago), IL 60014
Crystal Court is a shopping center located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It features well-known establishments such as Bank of America, Dollar Tree, and GameStop. The mall caters to families, bargain hunters, and those seeking convenient financial services.
Eastland Mall
1615 EAST EMPIRE STREET, Bloomington, IL
Eastland Mall in Bloomington, Illinois, is a shopping mall that opened in 1967 and has since expanded multiple times. It currently features more than 90 stores including an anchor store of Kohl's, along with vacant spaces once occupied by Macy's, Bergner's, and Sears, and a rebuilt JCPenney that has been subdivided into smaller retail spaces.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets Way
Fashion Outlets of Chicago is an outlet mall located in Rosemont, Illinois, opened on August 1, 2013. Owned by Macerich and co-developed by AWE Talisman, it features over 140 stores serving shoppers within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Ford City
7601 South Cicero
Ford City Mall, located on the Southwest Side of Chicago in the West Lawn neighborhood at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue, is a large shopping mall that opened in 1965. Anchored by JCPenney and Toys Outlet, it features over 135 stores and restaurants such as Applebee's, Bath & Body Works, The Children’s Place, Foot Locker, and Zale, serving the local community and surrounding areas.
Ford City Mall
7601 South Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
Ford City Mall, located on the Southwest Side of Chicago in the West Lawn neighborhood at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue, is a large shopping mall that opened in 1965. Anchored by JCPenney and Toys Outlet, it features over 135 stores and restaurants such as Applebee's, Bath & Body Works, The Children’s Place, Foot Locker, and Zale, serving the local community.
Forest Plaza
State St. and Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108
Forest Plaza is a shopping center located in Rockford, Illinois. It features well-known stores such as Kohl's, Marshall's, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. The mall serves families and bargain hunters with its diverse mix of retail options including children’s products, home goods, and clothing.
Gurnee Mills
6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Gurnee Mills is an enclosed shopping mall located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area. The mall features ten major anchor stores including well-known retailers. With a gross leasable area of 1,936,699 square feet, it is one of the largest malls in Illinois and Lake County. It serves as a popular destination for shoppers from both Chicago and Milwaukee, attracting families and bargain hunters with its extensive offerings. The mall's strategic location near Six Flags Great America and Great Wolf Lodge enhances its appeal to tourists and local visitors alike.
Hickory Point Mall
1146 Hickory Mall
Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth, Illinois, opened in 1978 and features anchor stores such as Kohl's, Von Maur, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Ulta Beauty, Ross Dress for Less, and Shoe Dept. Encore, serving the local community with a mix of retail options. Note that three former anchor stores—JCPenney, Sears, and Bergner's—are currently vacant.
Hickory Point Mall
1146 HICKORY POINT MALL, Forsyth, IL
Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth, Illinois, is a shopping mall that opened in 1978, featuring anchor stores such as Kohl's, Von Maur, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Ulta Beauty, Ross Dress for Less, and Shoe Dept. Encore; it serves the local community with a mix of retail options, though currently has vacancies where JCPenney, Sears, and Bergner's once operated.
Lincoln Mall
208 Lincoln Mall, Matteson, IL
Lincoln Mall was a shopping mall located at the corner of U.S. Route 30 and Cicero Avenue in Matteson, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago. The mall served the local community and visitors to the area.
Lincolnshire Commons
930 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, IL
Lincolnshire Commons is a shopping center located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, offering a variety of retail and dining options. Notable tenants include The Cheesecake Factory, Barnes & Noble, and Jos. A. Bank Clothiers. This mall caters to families and fashion-conscious shoppers with its diverse mix of restaurants and clothing stores.
Lincolnwood Town Center
3333 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Lincolnwood Town Center is a shopping mall located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, which opened in March 1990. The mall featured anchor stores Carson's and Kohl's at its peak and is managed by Friedman Real Estate, serving the local community.
Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Drive
Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet, Illinois, features anchor stores such as JCPenney, Macy's, and a Cinemark movie theater, with vacant spaces formerly occupied by Carson's and Sears. It also had a TGI Fridays in the past, serving the local shopping needs of the community.
Market Place Shopping Center
2000 North Neil St., Champaign, IL
Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign, Illinois, is an enclosed shopping mall with anchor stores including Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy's, and Costco Wholesale. Serving a large community in Central Illinois, it is the second largest enclosed mall in the region.
Northbrook Court
1515 Lake Cook Road
Northbrook Court is a shopping mall located in Northbrook, Illinois, serving the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. The mall includes traditional retailers like Neiman Marcus along with several prominent specialty stores and is currently undergoing a $750 million update.
Northfield Square Mall
1600 N State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Northfield Square Mall in Bourbonnais, Illinois, serves Kankakee County including Bourbonnais and Bradley. The mall features Cinemark Theatres as its anchor store and previously housed 2 Carson Pirie Scott stores, Sears, and JCPenney, with currently 4 vacant anchor spaces.
Northwoods Mall
2200 W. War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61613
Northwoods Mall in Peoria, Illinois, opened in 1973 and features anchor stores such as JCPenney, Tilt Studio, and Discount Tire. It serves the local community at the corner of Scenic Drive and U.S. Route 150.
Oakbrook Center
100 Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook Center is a large shopping center established in 1962 located in Oak Brook, Illinois. It features retail anchor stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus, along with specialty retailers like Apple and Lucid, making it a primary destination for shoppers in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Orland Square
288 Orland Square Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462
Orland Square is a large shopping mall located in Orland Park, Illinois, serving the Chicago Southland area. Anchors include JCPenney, Macy's, and Von Maur; Dick’s House of Sport is expected to open soon. Opened in 1976 with major renovations in 1995, it covers an expansive area of 1,229,884 sq ft (114,260.0 m²).
River Oaks Center
96 River Oaks Center Dr.
River Oaks Center in Calumet City, Illinois, is a large shopping mall with 60 stores and two anchor tenants, JCPenney and Macy's. It serves the local community and surrounding areas as part of the Chicago metropolitan area's commercial landscape, though currently has two vacant anchor spaces previously occupied by Carson's and Sears.
River Oaks Center
96 River Oaks Center Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409
River Oaks Center is a large shopping mall located in Calumet City, Illinois, serving the Chicago metropolitan area. It features over 60 stores with anchors JCPenney and Macy's, and currently has two vacant spaces previously occupied by Carson's and Sears.
Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The Shops at North Bridge, located at 520 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, is an upscale urban retail-entertainment district with Nordstrom as its anchor store, serving a premium clientele within the nine-block North Bridge complex.
SouthPark Mall Moline
4500 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265
SouthPark Mall Moline is a shopping mall located in Moline, Illinois. It features well-known stores such as Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, and Chick-fil-A. The mall caters to families and fashion-conscious shoppers with its diverse mix of clothing retailers and dining options.
St Clair Square
134 St. Clair Square
St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights, Illinois, is a shopping mall that opened in 1974 and currently features Macy's, Dillard's, and JCPenney as its anchor stores. Managed by CBL Properties, it formerly included Sears until its closure in 2019.
The Promenade Bolingbrook
631 East Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
The Promenade Bolingbrook, an open-air shopping center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, opened on April 26, 2007, featuring anchor tenants such as Bass Pro Shops, Macy's, Star Cinema Grill, Binny's Beverage Depot, Barnes & Noble, and DSW. It serves the local community with its diverse array of retail options.
The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan Ave
The Shops at North Bridge, located in Chicago, Illinois at 520 N. Michigan Avenue, is an upscale urban retail-entertainment district with Nordstrom as its anchor store. Named after its location within the nine-block North Bridge complex, it features four-level enclosed bridges and serves a premium clientele.
University Mall
1237 East Main, PO Box 3187
University Mall in Carbondale, Illinois, opened in 1974 with JCPenney and Sears as its major anchors, later expanding to include Meis, Venture Stores, and Famous-Barr. Serving the local community, it originally replaced a Britt's discount store that never opened.
University Mall Carbondale
1237 East Main, Carbondale, IL
University Mall in Carbondale, Illinois, opened in 1974 with JCPenney and Sears as its major anchors, replacing a Britt's discount store that never opened. The mall has undergone expansions to include additional stores like Meis, Venture Stores, and Famous-Barr, primarily serving the local community.
Water Tower Place
845 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Water Tower Place is a 758,000 sq ft (70,400 m2) urban mixed-use development in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a shopping mall along North Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile. It includes luxury condominiums and a Ritz Carlton hotel, serving upscale shoppers and visitors to the area.
Westfield Chicago Ridge Shopping Centre
444 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge, IL
Westfield Chicago Ridge Shopping Centre is one of the notable shopping malls in the United States located in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. This mall features a variety of stores and anchors serving the local community and surrounding areas.
Westfield Fox Valley Shopping Centre
195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL
Westfield Fox Valley Shopping Centre is an extensive indoor mall located in Aurora, Illinois. Major tenants include Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears, serving as anchor stores for the complex. Known for its spacious layout and diverse retail offerings, the mall offers a vibrant shopping experience with over 150 specialty stores. It primarily caters to families and casual shoppers seeking a mix of everyday essentials and trendy fashion options. Notably, the center features a large food court with various dining options, enhancing the overall shopping experience for visitors.
Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Centre
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL
Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Centre is an upscale shopping mall located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Major tenants include Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's, offering a wide range of high-end retail options. The mall features a modern and elegant atmosphere with over 1.4 million square feet of shopping space, making it one of the largest malls in the region. It primarily serves families and luxury shoppers seeking premium brands and services. A notable feature is its extensive food court, which offers a variety of dining options for visitors to enjoy during their shopping experience.
Westfield Louis Joliet Shopping Centre
3340 Mall Loop Dr, Joliet Mall Shopping Center, Joliet, IL 60431
Westfield Louis Joliet Shopping Centre in Joliet, Illinois, features anchor stores such as JCPenney and Macy's, along with a Cinemark movie theater. Former anchors by Carson's and Sears are currently vacant, and it previously housed TGI Fridays. Serving the local community, this shopping mall offers a variety of retail options.
Westfield Old Orchard
4905 Old Orchard Center (Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd.)
Westfield Old Orchard, located in Skokie, Illinois, is a shopping center that includes traditional retailers like Macy's and Nordstrom, along with specialty stores such as Vineyard Vines, Madewell, Anthropologie, Fabletics, Kendra Scott, and Tory Burch, serving a diverse customer base. The mall also features a CMX luxury cinema.
White Oaks Mall
2501 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
White Oaks Mall is the largest shopping mall in Central Illinois, spanning 928,772 square feet (86,285.7 m²) of retail space and located on the southwest side of Springfield, approximately five miles southwest of the city center at the junction of Illinois Route 4 and Wabash Avenue. The mall is anchored by Malibu Jack’s and Illinoi.
White Oaks Plaza
3003 South Veterans Parkway, Springfield, IL 62704
White Oaks Plaza is a shopping center located in Springfield, Illinois. It features well-known stores such as Babies R Us, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Discount Tire. The mall serves families with children, food enthusiasts, and those looking for household essentials.
Woodfield Shopping Center
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL
Woodfield Shopping Center is one of the largest enclosed malls in the United States, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, about 25 miles northwest of Chicago near the I-290 and I-90 interchange. The mall has served as a regional retail anchor for the northwest Chicago suburbs for decades, historically offering department stores, hundreds of specialty retailers, and a full range of dining and entertainment options. Its convenient access and comprehensive retail lineup make it a top destination for Chicago-area shoppers — please verify current store availability with the mall directly.
Yorktown Center
203 YORKTOWN CENTER
Yorktown Center is a shopping mall located in Lombard, Illinois, featuring JCPenney and Von Maur as anchor stores. It also includes an 18-screen dine-in AMC Theatres on an outparcel, serving the local community of Lombard and its surroundings.