Tattoo Shops Near Me in Chicago, IL

This guide covers 20 tattoo shops in Chicago, IL. Use the map or the list below to find a studio close to you, then contact the shop to book.

You will find more than one studio along North Milwaukee Avenue, North Broadway and West Grand Avenue. Of the 20 listings, 45% list a phone number, 35% list a website and 30% list opening hours. 2 listings are tagged for piercing, based on the shops' own listings. Other services are not confirmed, so ask the studio.

If nothing here suits you, nearby cities with their own pages include Crystal Lake, Rockford, Champaign and Peoria.

The list puts shops with fuller contact details first. Studio owners can claim a listing to fix an address, add opening hours or confirm services such as walk-ins.

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Before you visit a tattoo shop in Chicago

  • Bring a valid photo ID. Most US shops will not tattoo anyone under 18, even where state law allows it with parental consent.
  • Expect to pay a deposit for booked work. It is usually taken off the final price and may be kept if you cancel late.
  • Look at healed work in the artist's portfolio, and ask how needles and equipment are sterilised.
  • Ask for aftercare instructions before you leave and follow them until the tattoo has healed.

Frequently asked questions

How many tattoo shops are in Chicago, IL?

20 tattoo shops are listed in Chicago, IL on this page. Listings come from open map data and owner corrections, so a few may have moved or closed.

Where are the tattoo shops in Chicago?

More than one is on North Milwaukee Avenue, North Broadway and West Grand Avenue. Use the map to find the studio closest to you.

Do tattoo shops in Chicago take walk-ins or do piercing?

2 listings are tagged for piercing; none has confirmed walk-ins yet. Policies change, so call ahead.

How do I contact a tattoo shop in Chicago?

45% of listings here have a phone number and 35% have a website. Opening hours are listed for 30%, so check before you visit.

Listing data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Details change; confirm with the shop before visiting.