500 Storefront Properties for Lease in Illinois, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2026-03-09

Wheeling Retail for Lease - Central North

This offering is for a retail build-to-suit offering for up to 13,000 SF of retail space. This property is located in a high traffic area with a traffic count of 28,000 vehicles per day.

Date on Market:

2026-03-09

Bradley Land for Lease

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2026-03-06

Elmhurst Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Eastern East/West Corr

Prime Downtown Elmhurst Storefront Location Prominent Building Signage and Visibility Opportunity for Both Floors Free 3 Hour Parking in Large Lot and Alley Spaces, and Marked Street Spaces Elevator Building Located Amongst National Retailers Including Starbucks, Jewel, Walgreens, FFC, and Edward-Elmhurst Health Center One Block to Elmhurst Metra Train Stop, Less Than 1 Mile to I-290 and I-294 8.1 Million Annual Visits to Downtown Elmhurst (placer.ai) Affluent Suburb

Date on Market:

2026-03-05

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Premier Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub New Construction | Trophy Corner | Chicago–Evanston Gateway Positioned at the highly trafficked corner of Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue — the physical gateway between Chicago and Evanston — this purpose-built culinary campus represents the next generation of restaurant real estate. This is not a traditional ghost kitchen. It is a Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub combining flagship, customer-facing restaurants at grade level with a fully integrated, technology-enabled commissary platform below. Designed for national credit tenants, emerging brands, and multi-unit operators, the asset delivers brand visibility, operational efficiency, and multi-channel revenue generation within one institutional-quality environment. Asset Overview • New-construction, dual-level culinary campus • Flagship brick-and-mortar restaurants at grade • Fully built commissary kitchens at lower level • Centralized digital ordering & POS integration • On-site dining + outdoor patio seating • Customer pickup & third-party delivery optimized • Multi-brand scalability within a single asset • 23 on-site parking spaces (incl. ADA) • 1,200-amp electrical service • Institutional-quality life safety systems • Site dimensions: 111’10” × 170’ Grade Level | Two Flagship Restaurant Spaces Two independent, fully built restaurant spaces designed for immediate operation. Size & Layout • ±1,500 SF per restaurant • Dedicated dining area: 23’2” × 39’1” (±900 SF) • 12.2-foot clear ceilings • Dual frontage: Howard Ave & Ridge Ave • Finished customer pickup window • Outdoor patio seating • Dedicated pickup zone Kitchen Infrastructure (Per Restaurant) • 10–12 ft commercial hood with fire suppression • Dedicated grease trap • Walk-in refrigeration per unit • Three-compartment warewashing sink • Dedicated food prep sink • Janitorial/mop basin Restaurant A • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 12’ walk-in freezer Restaurant B • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 8’ walk-in freezer Guest & Customer Experience • Two ADA-compliant restrooms (first floor) • High-visibility ordering kiosks • Wireless charging lounge area • Integrated digital brand displays Each restaurant functions as a standalone flagship while benefiting from centralized ordering, pickup, and delivery infrastructure. Centralized Digital Ordering & POS Ecosystem A tech-forward system designed for omnichannel performance and brand scalability. Integrated Ordering Channels • In-person ordering • Mobile orders • Brand-specific websites • Third-party delivery platforms • Catering & bulk orders System Capabilities • Digital menus & monitors displaying all brands • Pickup-number display system • Food lockers for online orders • Individual branded websites (auto-generated via POS) • Unified backend for menu & pricing control • Real-time analytics (order volume, prep time, fulfillment) • Automated tax calculation by jurisdiction • Loyalty & promotion integration Each tenant receives: • Dedicated POS instance • Branded website • Secure merchant account • Full data ownership Lower Level | Six Commissary Kitchens Purpose-built production environment supporting delivery-first and multi-brand operators. Kitchen Configurations • Two kitchens: 9’5” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 9’2” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 14’2” × 16’2” • 8-foot hood in every kitchen • Fire suppression & code-compliant ventilation Shared Cold Storage • 8’ × 11’ walk-in freezer (with shelving) • 11’ × 14’ walk-in cooler (with shelving) • Two dry-storage rooms with racks Support Infrastructure • Dedicated prep & staging zones • Two ADA-compliant restrooms • Employee break area • Delivery lift / freight dumbwaiter (all levels) • Central data room supporting POS & aggregation This structure allows multiple brands to operate independently while leveraging shared infrastructure and enterprise-level systems. Advanced Kitchen Technology (KDS & Smart Systems) Kitchen Display Systems (Per Kitchen) • Dedicated KDS screens + printers • Color-coded order prioritization • Real-time countdown timers • Auto-routing to prep stations • Peak-demand order throttling • Performance analytics Central Order Aggregation • Unified dashboard across platforms • Real-time menu sync • Dynamic pricing updates • Sales & labor analytics by brand Digital Brand Visibility & Smart Fulfillment Central Digital Brand Wall • Displays all restaurant & commissary brands • Live order numbers • Estimated pickup times • Dynamic logo rotation Smart Pickup Zone • Numbered LED pickup shelving • Optional smart lockers with: – QR-code access – Hot / ambient / cold control – Automated customer alerts • Separate courier circulation path Building Systems • 1,200-amp electrical service • Three-zone furnace system – Lower-level commissary – First-floor kitchens – First-floor dining areas • Advanced drainage & sump pump • Modern fire suppression systems Parking & Circulation • 23 striped parking spaces • ADA-compliant parking • Dedicated zones for: – Customer pickup – Third-party drivers – Vendor deliveries Designed to reduce congestion and optimize throughput during peak periods. Ideal Tenant Profile • National credit brands seeking flagship exposure + delivery scale • Multi-unit & multi-concept operators • Fast-casual & QSR brands • Chef-driven concepts expanding efficiently • Delivery-first brands entering brick-and-mortar markets Positioning Summary This asset delivers the visibility of a flagship restaurant with the scalability of a production commissary - a vertically integrated, technology-enabled culinary campus at one of the most strategic corners connecting Chicago and Evanston.

Date on Market:

2026-03-10

Naperville Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

6 W. Jefferson Avenue is a fully remodeled, two-story-plus restaurant building located in the heart of downtown Naperville, one of the most sought-after restaurant and retail corridors in the western suburbs. The property contains approximately 4,280 SF on a ±0.09-acre site and is zoned B-4, allowing for restaurant and retail use. The building features a modern interior paired with preserved brick and wood elements, creating a warm yet contemporary dining environment. The property benefits from prominent frontage on Jefferson Avenue, just one building west of the signalized intersection of Jefferson & Washington, often regarded as the “main and main” of downtown Naperville.

Date on Market:

2026-04-28

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

This rare second-generation restaurant space offers a premier leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and iconic retail corridors. Located on Armitage Avenue, the property provides exceptional visibility and access to a strong mix of national and boutique retailers, including Starbucks, Walgreens, La Colombe, Bonobos, Allbirds, and Kiehl’s. The space is fully built out for restaurant use, featuring a complete kitchen and dining area supported by a dedicated basement prep and storage area. Key features include an existing hood system, grease trap, walk-in refrigerator, and efficient back-of-house layout designed for streamlined operations. The property also offers a gated outdoor dining area and one on-site parking space, providing added convenience for staff and customers. Situated in a high-traffic corridor with approximately 7,750 vehicles per day, the location benefits from strong demographics, with over 540,000 residents within a one-mile radius and an average household income exceeding $144,000. This prime Lincoln Park address combines excellent visibility, strong co-tenancy, and a turnkey restaurant setup, making it an ideal choice for operators seeking a ready-to-go space in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Date on Market:

2026-02-24

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2026-02-19

Country Club Hills Retail for Lease - Far South

Join Planet Fitness at the NWC of 183rd St & Pulaski Road. Property is located at a busy intersection with full access from both major streets. Nearby retailers include Walgreens, Dollar General, Aldi, Dunkin, Advance Auto Parts, Wendy’s. Former Big Lots! space has a brand new storefront, HVAC units, restrooms, lighting and loading docks. Additional small shop space available with potential to build additional square footage.

Date on Market:

2026-02-13

Naperville Office/Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

High-Image Commercial Property with Visibility From I-88 Glass Corner Presence, High Ceiling Volume, Natural Light Throughout Modern Reception and Lobby Buildout, Polished Finishes & Wood Flooring Ample Parking with Direct Storefront Access Situated Immediately at I-88 Access Points Over 80,000 Employees in 3 Miles Part of Massive Retail & Commercial Development Area Freedom Commons, Among Retailers Like Costco, HMart, Cooper's Hawk & Dozens of Nationals Located Between I-88 and Downtown Naperville in a High Income Market

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-02-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Neighborhood retail center fronting heavily traveled Cicero Avenue on Chicago’s southwest side. The property offers strong street presence, convenient access, and is situated within an established commercial corridor surrounded by residential neighborhoods and daily-needs retailers. The center accommodates a variety of service, medical, and retail uses and benefits from surface parking and steady area traffic, making it well suited for both local and regional operators seeking visibility along a major arterial.

Date on Market:

2026-02-05

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

1635 N. Damen Avenue presents an exceptional leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown–Wicker Park neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and trendsetting retail and dining destinations. This fully built-out second-generation restaurant space offers a total of 5,340 square feet, including 4,088 square feet on the ground floor and 1,252 square feet on the second floor, providing flexibility for dining, private events, or office use. The property features a high-visibility blade sign along Damen Avenue, one of the area’s busiest pedestrian corridors, ensuring strong exposure to both local residents and visitors. A private beer garden enhances the customer experience and creates an inviting atmosphere for outdoor dining, a highly sought-after amenity in today’s market. Full-building branding opportunities allow tenants to establish a strong identity in a neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of national retailers and local boutiques. Positioned among premier co-tenants such as Shinola, Bluemercury, Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Barnes & Noble, the property benefits from consistent foot traffic and a dense, affluent customer base. Within a one-mile radius, the population exceeds 61,000 with an average household income of $187,998, and the daytime population surpasses 53,000. This is an ideal location for a restaurant, bar, or experiential retail concept seeking a prime address in one of Chicago’s most dynamic urban corridors.

Date on Market:

2026-02-03

Saint Charles Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2026-02-03

Des Plaines Office, Retail for Lease - O'Hare

Date on Market:

2026-03-04

Homewood Retail for Lease - Far South

Downtowne Center is a neighborhood retail strip in the heart of Downtown Homewood on Dixie Highway, approximately 25 miles south of the Chicago Loop. The property features prominent pylon and building signage, convenient surface parking, and multiple storefront entries in a highly walkable main-street setting. It sits less than a half mile from the Homewood Metra and Amtrak stations, with fast regional access to I-294 and quick connections to I-80, I-94, and I-57, making it easy for customers and employees to reach the site. Co-tenancy includes Marco’s Pizza alongside a mix of local services, restaurants, and specialty retailers. The district benefits from steady daytime and evening activity driven by nearby residential neighborhoods, six public golf courses, and a new boutique hotel. Demographics are compelling, with nearly 200,000 residents within five miles and strong household incomes within a one-mile radius.

Date on Market:

2026-02-02

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Prime Retail/Office Space at Below Market Rents: Across from the Robert Crown Center and near Northwestern University Establish your business at one of Evanston’s most active community crossroads. Situated at the high-visibility intersection of Dodge Avenue and Main Street, this center places you directly across from the world-class Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex, and Library—a magnet for thousands of local residents and families weekly. Key Features: The "Robert Crown" Advantage: Benefit from the massive, consistent draw of one of the Midwest’s premier community facilities, ensuring a steady stream of potential customers right at your doorstep. High Visibility & Traffic: Located on two of Evanston’s primary thoroughfares, your signage will reach high volumes of daily commuters and local traffic. Flexible Footprint: Whether you are launching a family-oriented service, a wellness studio, or a neighborhood-centric retail shop, this versatile space adapts to your vision. Easy Access: Ample street presence and proximity to local bus routes make it a convenient destination for the entire Evanston community. Seize the opportunity to be the go-to destination for the families and residents that make Evanston thrive. Schedule your tour of this high-impact location today.

Date on Market:

2026-01-30

Schaumburg Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Schaumburg is a beautiful village located in the northwest suburbs about 35 miles west of Chicago. It boasts the largest center of economic development in Illinois outside of Chicago, including a large amount of office, retail and industrial properties. It is also known as a popular destination for shopping and dining at the vibrant Woodfield Mall. The area offers a high quality of life with highly rated schools, a plentiful job market and numerous recreational opportunities and is easily accessible to all major highways. Situated in a "park-like" setting. This appealing property is at the high-traffic location, SEC of Golf Road and Walnut Lane. The property is east of Barrington Road and west of Gannon Drive—a busy CVS Pharmacy-anchored shopping center on Golf Rd. The center offers an eclectic variety of restaurants, convenience retail, grocery, education, and childcare. A robust mix of national and local tenants, including CVS, Wendy's, LA Tan, H&R Block, Daruma Restaurant, Inchin's Bamboo Garden, Rajeshree Grocery, Barber Academy, and many others. Ideal location for service and retail tenants servicing the surrounding community. Perfect fitness center, yoga, financial services, medical office, showroom, physical therapy, dialysis center, or other retail, service, and medical tenants.

Date on Market:

2026-01-29

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present the leasing opportunity at 955 W Diversey Parkway, a single-story strip center featuring 2,035 SF of prime Retail space. Well located at the prominent hard corner of Diversey and Sheffield, the property has an 18-car surface parking lot for the convenience of customers and large pylon signage. Tenants can capitalize on the adjacency to the Diversey Brown Line El stop, which has tremendous foot traffic. With strong co-tenants including Potbelly, Qboba, and Rosati's, this property offers an unrivaled chance to secure a coveted spot in the Lincoln Park / Lakeview neighborhood, in a thriving and high-traffic retail environment. The space can be delivered in vanilla-box condition. Zoned B1-2.

Date on Market:

2026-01-13

South Holland Office for Lease - Near South Cook

This versatile 4,200 SF mixed-use building sits prominently along the high-traffic 162nd Street corridor in South Holland, offering excellent visibility and accessibility. The property features multiple rentable units, including first-floor retail or office space, making it ideal for investors or owner-users seeking flexibility. Located just minutes from the I-94/159th Street interchange, it provides convenient regional connectivity for customers and employees. Surrounded by a strong commercial district and solid neighborhood demographics, this site presents a compelling opportunity in a proven suburban market.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-13

Chicago Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

6,116 SF storefront located at the corner of Green Street & Van Buren Street in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. West Loop is one of the most lively and affluent neighborhoods in Chicago featuring a population of over 455,000 within three (3) miles and an average household income of over $143,000 within one (1) mile. The building features excellent accessibility located just blocks from the Interstate-90/Interstate-290 interchange, Chicago Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center and the UIC-Halsted Blue Line “L” Station. Neighboring retailers include Whole Foods, Mariano’s, Target, Walgreens, UPS Store, FedEx, FFC West Loop, Lululemon, Billy Reid, Warby Parker, All birds, Patagonia and a number of restaurants including Ever, Swift & Sons, Elina’s, Monteverde, Girl & The Goat, Roister, Rose Mary, Lyra, Timeout Market, ABA, Publican, Au Cheval, Loyalist and Small Cheval, Five Guys, Blaze Pizza, and Potbelly, among many other national and local restaurants and retailers.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2021-04-08

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

3,105 SF storefront available for lease at the southwest corner of Green Street & Jackson Boulevard in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The available space totals 3,105 square feet and features an open interior, excellent natural light, and potential tol ease several parking spaces in the adjacent lot. The storefront feature excellent accessibility located just blocks from theInterstate-90/Interstate-290 interchange, Chicago Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and the UIC-Halsted Blue Line “L” Station. Neighboring retailers include French Market, Whole Foods, Mariano’s, Target, Walgreens, UPS Store, FedEx, FFC West Loop, Lululemon, Billy Reid, Warby Parker, All birds, Patagonia and several restaurants including Ever, Swift & Sons, Monteverde, Girl & The Goat, Timeout Market, ABA, Publican, Au Cheval, Loyalist, Five Guys, Blaze Pizza, and Potbelly, among several others.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2024-04-30

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Evanston is a vibrant suburb on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Chicago. It is known for the prestigious Northwestern University, it's beautiful lakefront, diverse culture, and strong arts scene. It offers a mix of urban amenities and suburban charm, with highly rated public schools, numerous restaurants, and a rich history. The population of Evanston is approximately 75,000 and it is bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Chicago to the south, and Wilmette and Skokie to the north and west.

Date on Market:

2026-01-09

Chicago Office/Medical for Lease - Northwest City

Private healthcare offices available within a 2,500 SF, high-end, modern multidisciplinary clinic located in the heart of Wicker Park, Chicago. The space includes 7 private offices, each leased individually for $1900$ per month, within a ground-level storefront offering excellent street visibility and prominent exterior signage. The clinic features a modern front desk and patient waiting area, a fully equipped kitchen with staff sitting area, and on-site washer and dryer. The space is professionally designed and built to the highest modern standards, providing a clean, upscale environment for medical and wellness professionals. Current providers include a chiropractor, medical doctor, plastic surgeon, and massage therapy practice. All practitioners operate independently while collaborating and sharing referrals in a professional, supportive setting. All utilities are included (water, electricity, high-speed internet). A professional cleaning service is provided twice per month for common areas, while each tenant is responsible for maintaining their individual office. The clinic offers 24/7 access with keys and alarm code. Ideal for medical and wellness professionals seeking a turnkey, modern healthcare office in a prime Wicker Park storefront location. highlights • High-end, modern medical build-out • Ground-level storefront location • Excellent street visibility • a large open physical therapy space with full equipment Large exterior signage opportunity • Modern front desk and reception area • Comfortable patient waiting area • Fully equipped kitchen and staff sitting area • Microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee machine • On-site washer and dryer • Utilities included (water, electricity, high-speed internet) • Cleaning service twice per month for common areas • 24/7 access with keys and alarm code • ADA-accessible ground-floor entry • Collaborative multidisciplinary clinic environment • Prime Wicker Park location

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-07

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Fully built-out restaurant space located in the heart of West Town along Chicago Avenue’s growing restaurant corridor. The space offers an existing restaurant layout with infrastructure in place, making it ideal for an operator seeking a move-in-ready opportunity. Positioned among new and up-and-coming dining concepts, the property benefits from strong neighborhood foot traffic, dense residential surroundings, and excellent visibility. Convenient access to public transportation and major roadways. A rare chance to establish a presence in one of Chicago’s most dynamic and evolving food destination.

Date on Market:

2025-12-29