Christmas Markets Near Chicago 2026
8 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Chicago, closest first, 4 of them within 5 miles. 7 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Chicago First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Christmas Market Chicago, IL · under a mile from downtown | Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago, IL · 1 mile northwest | Dec 3 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Randolph Street Holiday Market Chicago, IL · 2 miles west | Nov 14 to Dec 13, 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Sat, Nov 21, Sun, Nov 22, Sat, Nov 28, Sun, Nov 29, Sat, Dec 5, Sun, Dec 6 | Ticket |
| Wrigleyville Christmas Market Chicago, IL · 5 miles north | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Closed Fri, Dec 25 | Free |
| Swedish Christmas Market Chicago Chicago, IL · 7 miles north | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Evanston Holiday Market Evanston, IL · 10 miles north | Dec 12 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Christkindlmarket Aurora Aurora, IL · 36 miles west | Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026 | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Chicago; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Jack Frost Christmas Pop-Up Fulton Market (Chicago, 1 mile northwest)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Chicago affiliate
Worth the Drive From Chicago
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Christmas Markets Near Chicago: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Chicago?
Chicago Christmas Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Chicago?
By how often people search for it, Chicago Christmas Market (under a mile from downtown), then Christkindlmarket Aurora (36 miles west).
When do Christmas markets near Chicago open in 2026?
Randolph Street Holiday Market opens first, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Wrigleyville Christmas Market is the last to close, on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Are any Christmas markets near Chicago open after Christmas?
Yes: Wrigleyville Christmas Market (through Dec 31). Each page has the days it is closed, Christmas Day included.
Which Christmas markets near Chicago charge admission?
One of a Kind Holiday Show, Jack Frost Christmas Pop-Up Fulton Market and Randolph Street Holiday Market charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Milwaukee. By state: Christmas markets in Illinois. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.