500 Storefront Properties for Lease in Illinois, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - East Loop

Positioned at the base of the historic Fine Arts Building, this 2,280 SF retail opportunity offers direct access to one of Chicago’s most active cultural destinations. Surrounded by theaters, music studios, galleries, and creative organizations, the space benefits from consistent foot traffic generated by daily programming and sold-out performances within the building.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2026-04-07

Romeoville Retail for Lease - Joliet/Central Will

1,944 SF available for lease at 245 S. Weber Road in Romeoville. The storefront is located within a mulit-tenant out lot building fronting The Ovation Center, anchored by Kohl's and Dollar Tree, and features a spacious interior, excellent frontage along Weber Road with visibility and exposure to approx. 33,800 VPD, and dual-sided monument signage. Opportunity to join co-tenants Chipotle, Dunkin, and E Zee Urgent Care in addition to a diverse lineup of national retailers along Weber Road including: Walmart SuperCenter, Jewel Osco, Aldi, T.J. Maxx, Discovery Clothing, Petco, DaVita Dialysis, Blain's Farm and Fleet, Sally's Beauty, Starbucks, Jersey Mike's and Verizon, and many others.

Date on Market:

2026-04-03

Lynwood Land for Lease - Far South

STOP LIGHT CORNER READY FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT EASY ACCESS TO IL 394 EXPRESSWAY & US RT 30 10 MINUTES TO I-80/94 OR 35 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FORD HEIGHTS ZONED M-2 FOR INDUSTRIAL USE DATE CENTER, WAREHOUSE, CROSSDOCK, TRUCK TERMINAL POTENTIAL TAXES 2025 $2,540.00 POSSIBLE CLASS 6B,OR CLASS 8 TAX INCENTIVE Lots of new Industrial Development surrounding site! 10 Year MINUIMN LEASE TERM FOR ALL 34+/- Acres

Property Subtype:

Industrial

Date on Market:

2026-04-02

Aurora Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2026-05-11

Algonquin Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

The property is located at 2100 S Randall Rd in Algonquin, Illinois, within Algonquin Commons shopping center. It is positioned along Randall Road, a major commercial corridor with a reported traffic count of 32,857 vehicles per day. The surrounding area includes numerous national retailers and restaurants, contributing to significant consumer activity. The site is in proximity to residential neighborhoods and benefits from regional connectivity via local roadways.

Date on Market:

2026-03-27

Chicago Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

Join the West Loop’s culture of restaurants, arts, and new tech companies in this highly trafficked square on Randolph! Neighboring restaurants include the likes of Au Cheval, The Girl and the Goat, Aba, Publican, Nobu, Momotaro, Duck Duck Goat in addition to numerous other inventive, global eateries and major retailers, luxurious residential office and apartments. Just steps from Soho House Hotel, Nobu Hotel, and right around the corner from the modern 167 Green office development which also features an upscale ground retail strip "The Mews" which includes Foxtrot, The Oakville (Lettuce Entertain You), Aper, and Yokocho. The neighborhood boasts high traffic counts and high visibility coming off 90/94 Randolph highway exit.

Date on Market:

2026-03-20

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

This end-cap retail space offers a highly visible location along Clark Street in the vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The property benefits from strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic, making it an attractive option for retailers seeking exposure in a dense urban setting. The site includes dedicated on-site parking, ensuring convenient access for customers. Located less than one mile from Loyola University Chicago, the property is well-positioned to capture traffic from students, faculty, and nearby residents. It is also close to multiple public transit options, including CTA bus routes and the Red Line stations at Morse, Jarvis, and Loyola. Existing multi-tenant monument signage at the property entrance provides additional branding opportunities. Surrounded by a diverse mix of national and local retailers, including McDonald’s, Cermak Fresh Market, H&R Block, and Honeybear Café, this location offers strong co-tenancy and a built-in customer base. The combination of visibility, accessibility, and neighborhood density makes this space an excellent choice for retail, service, or quick-service restaurant concepts.

Date on Market:

2026-03-19

Evanston Medical for Lease - Near North

This 1,728 SF second-generation medical space offers a highly functional layout with existing improvements, making it an efficient option for medical or healthcare users. The property includes on-site parking and is located just one block from the Dempster CTA station, which serves over 147,000 riders annually, ensuring strong accessibility for patients and staff. Positioned steps from Northwestern University and the vibrant downtown Evanston district, the site benefits from a dense residential base, strong daytime population, and proximity to major retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Jewel-Osco, Target, and Whole Foods. The surrounding area features a mix of retail, dining, and service amenities, creating a convenient and attractive environment for both employees and visitors. With excellent visibility along Dempster Street and easy access to Chicago Avenue, this location provides a well-connected setting in a thriving urban corridor. The space is well-suited for medical practices seeking a move-in-ready environment in a high-demand market.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-03-18

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2026-04-23

Downers Grove Retail for Lease - Eastern East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2026-03-17

Orland Park Retail for Lease - South Route 45

This retail opportunity is located within the Orland Park Shopping Center, anchored by Pete’s Fresh Market, offering a 5,394 SF space for lease. Positioned at the intersection of 151st Street and La Grange Road, the property benefits from exceptional visibility and accessibility in a high-traffic corridor. The center spans approximately 95,031 SF and is situated near Orland Square Mall and Orland Park Place, two major retail destinations that drive consistent consumer traffic to the area. The site experiences strong vehicular counts, with 44,402 vehicles per day along La Grange Road and 14,708 vehicles per day along 151st Street, ensuring maximum exposure for tenants. The surrounding trade area features a dense residential population and robust household incomes, with over 166,000 residents within a five-mile radius and average household incomes exceeding $95,000. This location offers a prime opportunity for retailers seeking a well-positioned space in a thriving suburban market with strong co-tenancy and convenient access to major roadways.

Date on Market:

2026-03-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Located in the vibrant and rapidly growing Chicago neighborhood of Irving Park, this property offers a prime investment opportunity for Hospitality / Full Service investors. The area is known for its diverse dining options, popular nightlife scene, and proximity to iconic attractions such as Wrigley Field, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and the acclaimed Theater on the Lake. With its convenient access to public transportation, including the Blue Line and multiple bus routes, the location is ideal for attracting both locals and tourists. Investors will be drawn to the area's blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an exciting prospect for the hospitality industry.

Date on Market:

2026-03-16

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - South Chicago

High-end retail and showroom opportunity located along South Michigan Avenue in Chicago's South Loop. The first-floor space is positioned within a densely populated mixed-use neighborhood surrounded by residential developments, cultural attractions, shopping, transit, and major transportation corridors. The existing buildout offers a functional layout with open work areas, private consultation rooms, a kitchen/break area, and a private restroom. Architectural features include exposed brick and timber elements, generous ceiling heights, custom finishes, dedicated electrical service, and HVAC with humidification. The property benefits from excellent accessibility, strong pedestrian activity, and proximity to CTA transit, Museum Campus, and Lake Shore Drive, making it well suited for showroom, wellness, retail, professional service, or experiential users.

Date on Market:

2026-04-24

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

Please note that the entire building is available for lease; partial leasing is not available. 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:

2026-02-25

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2026-02-19

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