You Could Easily Spend All Weekend At This Enormous Illinois Flea Market

There's a massive flea market in Illinois you'll want to spend all your time. It may take an entire weekend to rummage through all the treasures and goodies to be had at Swap-O-Rama in Chicago, and we've scouted out all the details.

Bargain lovers rejoice for this incredible market is one of the best flea markets in Illinois.

Swap-O-Rama is one of the oldest chains of markets in Illinois. It is known as "The First Name In Flea Markets" and receives about 18,000 customers each weekend. Visitors can shop over 700 sellers all together.

Since 1969, Swap-O-Ramas have been popping up all over Chicagoland. Currently, there are three locations. In addition to Alsip, there is one in Melrose Park and one on Ashland in Chicago.

The hours for the Alsip location are Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., when only the outdoor portion is open. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., when both the indoor and outdoor venues are available.

There is a small admissions price to attend the flea market. It is only $.50 on Wednesdays for children and adults while weekends are $2 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and children under age 12. Children under age seven may enter for free all three days.

In addition to antiques, household items, and gifts, visitors also enjoy fresh eats sold at Swap-O-Rama. Find food that will keep you going throughout the day, like hot dogs, Italian ice, churros, pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches, and so much more.

You could spend one day looking around indoors and the next shopping outside, or go ahead and try to tackle it all at once. You'll definitely need good walking shoes, hydration, and a budget, even though it will be hard to stick to.

While you're in the area, you'll love visiting more of the best flea markets in Illinois.

Have you ever been to Swap-O-Rama? Share your bargain finds with us in the comments!