What to Buy in Chicago
A short guide from Souvenir City Chicago, the souvenir shop at 343 E Illinois St, about a 7-minute walk from Navy Pier. Everything below is on this website, with current prices. When we call something a best seller, that comes from our own online orders.
1. Something with the Bean
Cloud Gate, the mirrored sculpture in Millennium Park, goes by the Bean, and we carry about 80 Bean souvenirs. Bean keychains run $5.99 to $12.99, Bean snow globes start at $13.99, and the Chicago Bean Ornament ($14.99) is the best-selling ornament on this website.
2. Chicago chocolate
Belgian milk chocolate bars in Chicago wrappers cost $4.50. The toffee pretzel bar is the best-selling item on this website. Bars with Navy Pier, Cloud Gate, Lake Michigan and the Art Institute on the wrapper cost $7.99.
3. The Chicago flag
Two light blue stripes and four red stars. The city flag is on buttons ($1), keychains, magnets, patches, shot glasses and mugs. What the stars and stripes mean
4. The Chicago hot dog
You can’t pack one, so take the Chicago Hotdog Ornament ($15.99), our second best-selling ornament, or a hot dog pin, tin tray or postcard.
5. Gear for a Chicago team
Pins, lanyards, caps, flags and gifts for every Chicago team. Shop by team: Bears, Cubs, Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks and Fire.
6. A snow globe
Chicago snow globes run $11.99 to $29.99, from minis with the skyline to a 3D cityscape.
7. Something to wear
The Chicago Crewneck (from $29.99) is our best-selling sweatshirt online. T-shirts run $16.99 to $29.99, and hoodies and sweatshirts $29.99 to $69.99, with kids’ and toddler sizes too.
Shop Chicago hoodies and sweatshirts
8. Small souvenirs under $10
For a group, or a suitcase with no room left: postcards from $1.50, magnets from $4.99, shot glasses from $5.99, and more than 200 keychains from $5.99.
Shop Chicago keychains or magnets
9. Spice blends named for Chicago neighborhoods
$12.99 each: Lake Shore Drive Shallot & Herb, Pilsen Spicy Adobo, Greektown Mediterranean, Bronzeville Southern Rib Rub and more.
10. Al Capone
The Capone Hat T-Shirt (from $21.99) is our best-selling t-shirt online. There are also Al Capone shot glasses, mugs and a Tommy gun keychain.
Chicago gifts for the holidays
See all Chicago Christmas ornaments and Bean souvenirs. Online orders take 8 to 10 days by USPS, so order by the first week of December for Christmas. Shipping is $10, and free on orders over $100.
Where to buy Chicago souvenirs near Navy Pier
Souvenir City Chicago is at 343 E Illinois St, on the south side of the street between McClurg Court and Columbus Drive. Store hours: Every day 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Directions from Navy Pier
Questions visitors ask
What is Chicago known for that I can take home?
The Bean, the city flag, the skyline, the Chicago-style hot dog and the city’s sports teams. Each turns up on keychains, magnets, ornaments and shirts.
What is a cheap souvenir from Chicago?
A Chicago flag button for $1, a postcard for $1.50 to $3, or a sticker or magnet from $4.99.
What can I bring back for an office or a group?
Chicago chocolate bars at $4.50 or flag buttons at $1. For larger quantities, see bulk orders.
Do you ship?
Yes, anywhere in the US by USPS: $10, free on orders over $100, arriving in 8 to 10 days. We do not ship outside the US.