Things to do in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Department Stores

April 15, 2022 Frederic Celentano

The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago

1. Sullivan Center

1 S State St, Chicago, IL 60603-2802 +1 312-641-7000 http://www.thesullivancenter.com/index.html
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Sullivan Center

A unique rounded entrance marks one of the city's true architectural gems, the last major structure designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan.

Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States

We stopped at this 1899 building during a Chicago Architecture Foundation walking tour, and, as an architecture buff, I was blown away by the structure's elaborate cast-iron ornamentation. It surrounds the large display windows of the lower two floors and is especially elegant at the entrance located at the corner of South State and East Madison streets. The design incorporates plant and geometric shapes in a delicate, precise pattern. I took an even closer look at the work inside the entrance before crossing the street for a better overall view of the effect. From there I could see how much the bottom levels differ from the rest of the 12 stories. The plain upper floors of the commercial building display a terra cotta facade with many windows made possible because of steel-frame construction. For decades, the structure was known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, after the department store housed there for decades. It moved out in 2007 and now bears the name of the Sullivan Center, after the famous architect responsible for the building's original design. A City Target currently occupies the first two floors.

2. Nordstrom

55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5610 +1 312-464-1515 http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-michigan-avenue
Excellent
55%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

Nordstrom

Reviewed By patshea2016 - Norridge, United States

While walking along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile one day last week, I stopped at Nordstrom’s on Michigan Avenue. It is so conveniently located, just about a block north of the Chicago River. It is easily accessible by public transportation. This is a beautiful store! Their shoe department is second to none as they have sizes which are often not available at other nearby stores. Nordstrom’s has a wide variety of merchandise of great quality. If you are looking for a gift for somebody, be sure to stop here. You will find just what you are looking for as their employees go out of their way to be helpful.

3. Saks Fifth Avenue

700 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5017 +1 312-944-6500 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Saks Fifth Avenue

Reviewed By thankyouworld - Kansas City, United States

Ok, there’s every designer you could wish for at this Saks. The store is rather large. Though, all designers are well marked as to which floor they’re located. The salesperson are wonderful. The variety of cosmetic alone can keep you there for hours.

4. Bloomingdale's Home + Furniture

600 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2714 +1 312-324-7500 http://www1.bloomingdales.com/index.ognc?cm_sp=NAVIGATION-_-TOP_NAV-_-TOP_BLOOMIES_ICON
Excellent
54%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Bloomingdale's Home + Furniture

5. Bloomingdale's

900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1542 +1 312-440-4460 http://www.bloomingdales.com/
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 85 reviews

Bloomingdale's

Reviewed By patshea2016 - Norridge, United States

While walking along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, one day last week, I stopped in the 900 North Michigan Building. Among the many shops, I found Bloomingdales. It is truly a shopper’s paradise! This multilevel Bloomingdales is in a wonderful location which is easily reached by public transportation. Parking is available in the 900 North Michigan Building. When you are in Chicago, stop by and see this beautiful store and all its wonderful merchandise.

6. Macy's on State Street

111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602-1659 +1 510-990-5381 http://www.visitmacyschicago.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,302 reviews

Macy's on State Street

Reviewed By vickir258 - Buffalo Grove, United States

Macy correctly left the Marshall Field's plaques on the building, The Walnut room is a great place for lunch and still hosts the famous Christmas Tree, although it is now a big ad for Macy's. You can also eat at one of many chef owned casual/fast dining spots on the 7th floor and take pics of the tree from the observation area on the floor.

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