The Fashion Outlets of Chicago

This enclosed outlet mall is the closest outlet to the city and easy to get to via public transportation. The posh shopping destination features high-end designer shops such as Gucci, Brunello Cucinelli, Burberry and Versace, as well as typical mall staples (but outlet versions, of course) such as Gap, Banana Republic, and Bath and Body Works. Also worth checking out: The contemporary art. Colorful pieces under escalators, hanging from the ceiling and over entranceways are by artists such as Hebru Brantley and Daniel Arsham. And since the mall is so close to O'Hare, shoppers can store their luggage while they browse.