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Bridgeport to Pilsen
Two Halsted Street shops in Bridgeport, then a short ride to Pilsen for Shady Rest, 606 Records and Pinwheel.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 2.2 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Let's Boogie Records & Tapes
An old-school shop on Halsted with 33s, 45s, CDs, cassettes and posters, strong on classic rock and pop.
Tip: Open only on Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, so plan the trip around it. Near Guaranteed Rate Field.
3321 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Bridgeport Records
Halsted Street shop in Bridgeport selling new and used records, a few doors from Let's Boogie Records & Tapes.
Tip: Easy to combine with Let's Boogie Records & Tapes on the same block.
3251 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 3. Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl
Small Throop Street shop selling records alongside vintage audio gear, film cameras and art books; a good place to dig 45s.
Tip: Weekends only, with afternoon hours; pair with a Pilsen meal or coffee.
1659 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM 4. 606 Records
A bright, well-kept new and used shop with plenty of bargain bins and an owner who knows a wide range of genres.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Pilsen and Little Village are a good neighbourhood to wander for food between shops.
1808 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5. Pinwheel Records
A small, cheerful Pilsen shop stocking current releases alongside original pressings of alternative and indie favourites.
Tip: A short walk from 606 Records, so pair them. Monday hours are shorter, 12 to 4pm.
1459 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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