# Model & hobby shops in Illinois https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/illinois/ Listings cluster in Chicago, which accounts for 5 of Illinois's 13, with single entries in Itasca, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Orland Park and Northbrook. Phone ahead to confirm the kit, scale or gauge you want is on the shelf, plus current hours. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Chicago](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/illinois/chicago/) ## America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 865 Maplewood Dr, Itasca, IL 60143 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16748846699880354291) · [Website](http://libertytrains.com) · +16304671102 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://libertytrains.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16748846699880354291 ## Des Plaines Hobbies Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Longtime model railroading specialists”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 1524 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2495767405478031155) · [Website](http://www.desplaineshobbies.com) · +18472972118 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.desplaineshobbies.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2495767405478031155 ## Forever Timeless Hobby Shop Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Store for model vehicle kits galore”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 4438 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2509766032662972910) · +17735456959 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2509766032662972910 ## Gamers World Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 835 N Michigan Ave floor 4, Chicago, IL 60611 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13238414628122203904) · +13122020565 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13238414628122203904 ## Grayland Station Model shop. A Model shop in this directory; its Google listing says “Basic store for model trains & planes”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 5514 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7417631695701287478) · [Website](http://www.graylandstation.com) · +17735941906 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.graylandstation.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7417631695701287478 ## HobbyTown Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 251 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10449975108779638408) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +18474900900 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.hobbytown.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10449975108779638408 ## HobbyTown Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 15601 S 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13757717769390683418) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +17083498697 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.hobbytown.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13757717769390683418 ## HobbyTown Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 525 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18246345242486826220) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +18472055588 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.hobbytown.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18246345242486826220 ## Lombard Hobbies Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 524 St Charles Pl, Lombard, IL 60148 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10832046937194569540) · [Website](http://www.lombardhobby.com) · +16306201084 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.lombardhobby.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10832046937194569540 ## RC Toy and RC Accessories hobby shop Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 1450 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4818177377334628743) · +18064100844 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4818177377334628743 ## Red Board Hobbies Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 2331 Old Collinsville Rd # C, Belleville, IL 62221 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10146841235917988708) · [Website](https://redboardhobbies.com) · +16182333618 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://redboardhobbies.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10146841235917988708 ## Reynolds Advanced Materials Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 2600 Lexington St, Broadview, IL 60155 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14217886220457243922) · [Website](https://www.reynoldsam.com/chicago) · +17083540969 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.reynoldsam.com/chicago - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14217886220457243922 ## Zientek Model train store. A Model train store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge. 2001 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1623360544333306206) · +13122269720 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1623360544333306206 ## Does a listing here mean the shop is recommended? No. The 13 Illinois listings, last updated September 14, 2026, are a snapshot of shops carrying model and hobby stock — not a ranking, endorsement, or a complete statewide count. Chicago holds 5; Itasca, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Orland Park and Northbrook hold one each. Call to confirm stock, scale coverage and hours before you go.