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Chicago to Michiana via the Region
Northwest Indiana's Highland and Chesterton, then Mishawaka and Goshen.
Route: Chicago → Highland → Chesterton → Mishawaka · 6 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Pilsen and the Loop
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 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 Reckless Records
Chicago institution for trade-ins with a tight, well-organized selection.
Tip: They buy and trade on the spot — bring records you're ready to part with.
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Highland
Region Records
Northwest Indiana shop with a changing mix of local bands, punk, indie, jazz, Latin and classic rock, plus hi-fi gear.
Tip: Roughly 30 miles from the Loop; open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 PM.
2720 Highway Ave, Highland, IN 46322, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Chesterton
Trusty Spot Records & Tees
Chesterton shop with new and used vinyl, tees and a second-floor listening loft where you can play purchases.
Tip: Only open Friday to Sunday.
107 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 4: Mishawaka
Orbit Music
Long-running Michiana music store with a big vinyl and CD range, including niche titles; a local Record Store Day fixture.
Tip: Opening days can vary at smaller shops, so check before a long trip.
2538 Miracle Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 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.