The local directory / United States
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.
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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 DrHobby 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 StHobby 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 AveHobby 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 4Model 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 AveHobby 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 RdHobby 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 AveHobby 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 RdHobby 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 PlHobby 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 AveHobby 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 # CHobby 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 StModel 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 StNo. 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.
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