The best Halloween stores in Chicago

This year-round shop has plenty of offerings for Halloween and also carries a large selection of masquerade masks, plus more than 1,000 rental costumes. This year, popular getups include KPop Demon Hunters characters, the Super Mario Brothers gang and Marvel superheroes—with options for both adults and kids. Oh, and don't sleep on the massive selection of makeup and spooky decor. 

Address (Lincoln Park): 1120 W Fullerton Ave
Hours (Lincoln Park): Mon, Tue, Sat 10am–6pm; Wed–Fri 10am–7pm; Sun 11am–5pm

Address (Portage Park): 4727 W Montrose Ave
Hours (Portage Park): Mon, Tue, Sat 10am–6pm; Wed–Fri 10am–7pm; Sun 11am–5pm

From Spider-Man to Wonder Woman, this costume shop has plenty of choices for kids and kids at heart. A Chicago institution since the 1960s, this Portage Park store stocks costumes, accessories, makeup and even costumes for your furry friend. You'll also find costume rentals, authentic Star Wars costumes and other niche gems. Plus, this is one of the few Halloween shops that's open year-round for all of your frightful or fanciful needs.

Address: 4065 N Milwaukee Ave
Hours: Mon, Tue 9:30am–7pm; Wed–Fri 9:30am–8pm; Sat 9:30am–7pm; Sun 11am–5pm

Another local chain that only crops up in vacant storefronts as Halloween approaches, Halloween Hallway takes pride in offering get-ups that are “funny, sexy and scary.” Whether you're looking for generic dinosaur duds or a licensed Austin Powers costume, you'll find all of the most popular (and a few not-so-popular) options in stock. With locations in the Loop, Wicker Park and beyond, you won't have to go far to find a seasonal—and sensational—outfit.

Address (Wicker Park): 1281 N Milwaukee Ave 
Hours (Wicker Park): TBA

Address (Old Town): 1620 N Wells St
Hours (Old Town): TBA

Address (Loop): 7 N State St
Hours (Loop): TBA

Address (South Loop): 332 S Michigan Ave
Hours (South Loop): TBA

Since 1969, this costume shop has stocked its shelves with bandoliers, hats, fancy dresses, knee-high boots, colorful wigs and anything else you might need to create the perfect Halloween look. Lost Era prides itself on having “every period and era covered,” so if you're looking for a vintage corset to complete your flapper outfit, chances are you'll find it among the racks at this shop.

Address: 1511 W Howard St
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm

Beatnix is the textbook definition of a mixed bag—and we mean that in the best way possible. This Northalsted shop is stocked with all things drag, from makeup and costumes to vintage clothing and accessories. If you're cooking up a decidedly glamorous Halloween costume, look no further than one-stop shop for all things fab.

Address: 3400 N Halsted St
Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–midnight

If you're not quite ready to throw down some coin for a costume, rent a theater-worthy outfit from this 30,000-square-foot warehouse—the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Originally founded in the 1880s to supply costumes to the opera and masquerade ball attendees, the shop now provides getups to one-night-only witches and wizards.

Address: 4727 W Montrose Ave
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

A longtime Chicago staple, Ragstock is a thrifters' paradise that's expanded throughout the city over the years. Ragstock's selection of throwback '80s sweaters, '90s jackets, Hawaiian shirts and other kooky finds make it an excellent destination for bargain costume-hunters and vintage lovers alike. If you're not in the mood to dig through the store's seemingly endless rows of racks, head straight to the curated Halloween section stocked with go-go boots, bustiers and more.

Address (Loop): 835 Michigan Ave, Level 5
Hours (Loop): Mon–Thu 11am–7pm; Fri, Sat 11am–8pm; Sun noon–6pm

Address (Northalsted): 812 W Belmont Ave
Hours (Northalsted): Mon–Sun 11am–7pm 

Address (Wicker Park): 1459 North Milwaukee Avenue
Hours (Wicker Park): Mon-Thu 11-7; Fri, Sat 11-8; Sun 12-7

With six locations scattered throughout Chicagoland, Spirit Halloween houses a monstrous selection of packaged costume sets, masks, makeup and some spooky decorations. Last-minute costume buyers will find plenty of quick and easy options, but those who plan ahead will have a bountiful selection to peruse, from Squid Game players to Jurassic Park getups.

Address (Ford City): 7601 S Cicero Ave
Hours (Ford City): Mon–Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–9pm

Address (Humboldt Park): 4951 W North Ave
Hours (Humboldt Park): Mon–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 10am–6pm

Address (Mount Greenwood): 3156 W 103rd St
Hours (Mount Greenwood): Mon–Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–9pm

Address (River West): 1755 W Fullerton Ave
Hours (River West): Mon–Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–9pm

Address (Roscoe Village): 3415 N Western Ave
Hours (Roscoe Village): Mon–Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–9pm

Address (South Loop): 1101 S Canal St
Hours (South Loop): Mon–Sun 10am–8pm