Thrift Stores Near You in Illinois — 1180 Locations by City

1,180thrift stores

374cities & towns

89%list a phone

657with a website

Across Illinois, of the 1,180 thrift stores we list, 1,055 give a phone number, 84 publish opening hours and 657 have a website. 267 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (144), Salvation Army (54), Plato's Closet (18); the remaining 913 are independent. By what they offer: 264 accept donations, 119 have a furniture section, 80 offer pickup for bulky items.

Illinois in numbers

How we count

Rank 39 of 51 for stores per person
9.3 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2.
9.3
18.1% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul
75.1% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: Goodwill (143), The Salvation Army (62), Savers / Value Village (24).
215
2 towns more than 20 miles from a listed store
1,243 residents, 0% of the state's town population.
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19 stores publish a weekly sale, 17 a senior discount
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms.
19
15 listings updated by their owners
Owners send corrections by email; we apply them and mark the card with the date.
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Cities

Largest first. Towns with a single thrift store are listed further down this page.

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Where to sell used clothes for cash?

Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Illinois pay cash on the spot for clean, trendy apparel. Bring gently used items in good condition during trade hours for immediate evaluation. You can browse 1180 verified secondhand locations across Illinois to find buyers near you.

Where to sell bridal gown?

Specialty bridal consignment boutiques and online wedding gown resale platforms purchase or accept pre-owned dresses across Illinois. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 1180 listings across Illinois to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.

Where to buy cheap picture frames?

Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Illinois carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 1180 secondhand outlets across Illinois to find budget framing options.

Where to sell old vhs tapes?

Nostalgia shops, vintage media retailers, and online collector marketplaces buy rare or cult-classic VHS tapes in Illinois. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 1180 vintage media spots across Illinois to find potential buyers.

How to sell a wedding dress?

Clean and inspect your dress, photograph key details, and list it with specialized bridal consignment shops or pre-owned gown platforms in Illinois. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 1180 bridal resale listings across Illinois to find selling venues.

Thrift Stores in Illinois

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