Chicago Hobby Shops

[prostreeter69]

Hey Guys

I’m in the area for a few days and wanted to see if there are any good shops I should check out while here. 

Thanks 

[Mike 1017]

Berwyn's Toys & Trains |

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[Mr. Metallic]

If you have a vehicle there's a great shop in Dekalb called Brians Pro Shop.

[Mike 1017]

20 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

If you have a vehicle there's a great shop in Dekalb called Brians Pro Shop.

I live 30 minutes from Dekalb I am defiantly going to check it out.

Thanks Craig

Mike

 

[Luc Janssens]

⁸Forever Timeless Hobbie shop

4438 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.

[Joe Handley]

On 7/31/2025 at 11:07 AM, Mr. Metallic said:

If you have a vehicle there's a great shop in Dekalb called Brians Pro Shop.

I’ve known Brian for a while now but from him fairly regularly, both at that shop as well as at the hobby shows in the area.

 

I would also recommend Leisure Hours in Plainfield on Rt. 30 and Walt’s in either Plainfield or Joliet, he’s just a few miles east of Leisure Hours and also on Rt. 30. Both have a decent selection of plastic and a lot of R/C, plus Walt’s has a lot model railroad stuff too.

[Mr. Metallic]

On 8/4/2025 at 11:18 AM, Luc Janssens said:

⁸Forever Timeless Hobbie shop

4438 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.

I might have to check this one out. Looks like they have a ton of stuff in the pictures.

[Mr. Metallic]

On 8/15/2025 at 11:25 AM, Mr. Metallic said:

I might have to check this one out. Looks like they have a ton of stuff in the pictures.

I went and was kinda disappointed. The sheer volume of kits was overwhelming (stacked floor to ceiling, several aisles wide and deep) but mostly very common older stock at full retail or higher. Like stuff that would struggle to sell for 1/2 what they have t marked at any any Chicagoland swap meet. Not many new kits, or supplies. Staff was very friendly.