There’s nothing like spending an afternoon digging through piles of treasures at a great flea market, and Illinois is full of them! Whether you like buying new items, antiques, or even handmade goods, there’s something for everyone at our state’s markets. Here are some of the best flea markets in Illinois that are easy on your wallet and great for shopping:

1. Kane County Flea Market, St. Charles
525 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
Kane County Flea Market/Facebook
This huge market is an antique lover's dream! Held on the first weekend of each month, the Kane County Flea Market offers fun finds, food, and free parking. Visit the Kane County Flea Market website to find out more information.
2. Edwardsville Flea Market, Edwardsville
1506 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Edwardsville Flea Market/Facebook
This flea market is open Tuesday through Sunday each week, which means you can shop whenever you'd like except for Mondays! By all accounts, this place has great pieces and is an incredible place for bargain shopping in Illinois. Check out the Edwardsville Flea Market Facebook page for more information.
3. Swap-O-Rama, Alsip
4350 W 129th St, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
Ben H/Yelp
This is one of the largest markets and thrift shops in Illinois! You can truly spend all day looking at the unique items - both old and new. Be sure to bring cash, as many of the vendors don't take credit cards. You can find out more information on the Swap-O-Rama website.
4. Fox Valley Flea Market, Elgin
840 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Fox Valley Flea Market - Elgin/Facebook
This market is a bit different from others on the list, because the items offered are primarily new. But, they are sold at bargain prices! Learn more when you check out the Fox Valley Flea Market Facebook page.
5. 3rd Sunday Market, Bloomington
2301 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
3rd Sunday Market/Facebook
Held May thru October, this monthly market is a hot spot for antique shoppers. Over 450 dealers attend each market, so be prepared to spend some time searching for the perfect item! The 3rd Sunday Market website has more information to help plan your visit.
6. Derald's Indoor Flea Market, Joliet
219 Maple St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Derald's Flea Market/Facebook
Every weekend, this warehouse comes alive with over 150 vendors selling their wares. Get your wallet ready, because you're going to find plenty of things you simply cannot part with! Derald's Flea Market Facebook Page has plenty of up-to-date information to check out before your visit.
7. Homestead Flea Market, Bethalto
5205 IL-140, Bethalto, IL 62010, USA
Homestead Flea Market - Meadowbrook/Facebook
How does 6,000 square feet of shopping sound? You'll need your walking shoes for this market; it's huge, and absolutely full of finds! More information on Homestead Flea Market can be found on their Facebook page.
8. Markey's Resale & Flea Market, Tennessee
151 Monroe St, Tennessee, IL 62374, USA
Markey's Resale/Facebook
This is a great little place to find antiques! Plan to come on a Saturday since they're open just one day a week. For more information check out the Markey's Resale Facebook page.

Have you been to some of the best flea markets in Illinois? What has been your most interesting find at one? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re looking for more shopping spots to visit, You Can Find Amazing Antiques at These 10 Places in Illinois.

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Bargain hunting and thrift stores seem to go hand-in-hand, don’t they? And Illinois has some amazing thrift shops you may want to consider visiting on your next outing.

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  • party trays
  • donuts
  • pizza
  • wine
  • candies...
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